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China’s Base Metals Market: A Morning of Subtle Balances and Contradictory Signals
The morning session on Thursday, November 20, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) opened with a tense atmosphere, almost poised between caution and expectation. Base metal prices showed mixed trends, fluctuating within a narrow range: a market seemingly holding...
Ferrous Scrap Demand in the MENA Region Rises Toward 2026
Demand for imported ferrous scrap is expected to grow significantly in the main Middle Eastern markets in 2026. This trend is now evident and confirmed by panelists at the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference (MEIS) on November 18 in Dubai. The region is facing two...
Europe Towards a Crackdown on Aluminum Scrap Exports
The European Commission is preparing to introduce one of the most significant measures in recent years in the recycled materials sector: a restriction on the export of aluminum scrap, considered an essential secondary resource for European industry. The announcement...
Aluminum Premiums in the US and Europe: Between Historic Records, Critical Inventories, and the CBAM Concern
In the US primary aluminum market, the Midwest premium—a key barometer for understanding tensions and physical availability in the country—showed a slight decline in the week leading up to Tuesday, November 18. This decline was minimal but significant, especially...