HRC Steel Market Between Europe And China Two Opposite Speeds
The global hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is going through a phase of strong geographical divergence. In Europe caution and stability dominate, while in China prices are rising again driven by internal and external factors, outlining an increasingly fragmented and...
Global Surge In Demand For Semi-Finished Steel Products
The global market for semi-finished steel products is experiencing a phase of strong expansion, driven by geopolitical events that have rapidly reshaped trade balances. The absence of Iranian supplies, following tensions in the Middle East, has triggered a buying rush...
Aluminium Billet Premiums In Brazil Edge Higher
The Brazilian market for imported aluminium billets recorded a new increase in mid-April, confirming an upward trend that may soon encounter structural limits. Import premiums have risen, but remain constrained by the need to stay competitive with domestic supply, a...
Steel Production In Italy Between Moderate Growth And Mixed Signals
The month of March provides a complex picture for the Italian steel industry. National steel production reached 2.1 million tonnes, marking a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the same month of 2025. A positive figure, but one that highlights a slowdown compared to...
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