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Aluminum Premiums in Motion: Europe, the United States, and Brazil Compared at the Beginning of 2026
The beginning of 2026 marked a turning point for the global P1020A primary aluminum market, with diverging dynamics across Europe, the United States, and Brazil, yet united by a common thread: high premiums, geopolitical tensions, new environmental policies, and...
Base Metals at the SHFE Amid Mixed Signals: Nickel Sparks the Market
The morning of Wednesday, January 7, produced a mixed picture for base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), with divergent movements across various contracts. Amid widespread caution, nickel emerged as the undisputed leader, recording the strongest...
Scrap Prices Fall in the Chinese Market: Weak Demand and Expectations Paralyze Trade
The Chinese ferrous scrap market endured a challenging December, closing with domestic spot prices declining until Monday, January 5th. Weak demand for finished steel, slowing production, and a gradual decline in trading activity weighed heavily on the sector,...
2025: A Turning Point for US Steel
2025 marked a year of profound disruption for the US steel industry. Between far-reaching tariff changes, reshaped trade relations, and a renewed focus on domestic production, the sector found itself at the center of a structural transformation affecting both...