Ferroalloys In Italy: Apparent Stability Between Weak Demand And Selective Increases
The Italian ferroalloys market has entered a phase of widespread stability but characterized by marked weak demand, with operators adopting an increasingly cautious stance. According to Commodity Evolution, the current picture is dominated by a wait-and-see approach:...
Us Lead Battery Scrap: Global Tensions And Risk Of Domestic Build-Up
The US lead scrap battery market is at the center of a dynamic increasingly influenced by geopolitical factors, with the conflict in Iran generating direct repercussions on global trade routes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of March triggered a...
Shfe Metals Rebound: Nickel Leads The Rally Amid High Costs And Geopolitical Factors
The main base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed a broad recovery in the morning session of March 20, reversing the weakness seen in the previous session. After a negative start on Thursday, the market reacted decisively, bringing most contracts...
LME Metals Market Between Rebalancing and New Tensions
Copper inventories in London Metal Exchange-registered warehouses recorded an extraordinary surge in February 2026, highlighting a significant shift in global market dynamics. Volumes reached 244,900 tonnes, marking an increase of 79% compared to 136,800 tonnes in...
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