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Chinese Stainless Steel Market Rebounds: Futures And Nickel Drive Prices
The Chinese stainless steel market recorded a positive turnaround in the week ending March 25, supported by a strong rise in futures prices and improved sentiment among market participants. The financial segment acted as the main driver, with the most-traded contracts...
Apparent Stability In The US Coil Market
In the US steel market, the week ending March 26 confirmed a now-established trend: stable prices for cold-rolled and galvanized coils, in a context characterized by moderate demand and limited spot availability. A balance that, while appearing solid, hides underlying...
Collapse Of TCs: The New Balance Of The Zinc Market
The global zinc concentrate market enters the second quarter of 2026 with a clear signal: margins for smelters continue to tighten. The China Zinc Smelter Purchase Team (CZSPT) has set import treatment charge (TC) guidance at $35-70 per tonne, marking a sharp decline...
LME Premiums: Apparent Stability In A Turbulent Context
In the London Metal Exchange base metals market, the past two weeks have presented a picture of only apparent stability. Despite geopolitical tensions and logistical disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, warrant premiums have moved little, highlighting system...