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Shanghai Metals Rise: Copper and Tin Lead Gains Amid US Rate Cut Expectations
Prices of most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) rose on the morning of Wednesday, October 29, supported by expectations of a further interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and signs of trade easing between the United States and China. As...
US Alternative Iron Prices Steady — Scrap Expectations Rise, But Pig Iron Remains Balanced
The US alternative iron market (pig iron and DRI) remained stable in the week ending Monday, October 27, with traders anticipating a possible recovery in ferrous scrap in the coming weeks, but with no immediate changes in commodity pig iron prices. “The scrap market...
Brazil: Steel Slab Market Remains Stable Ahead of Trade Negotiations with the United States
The Brazilian steel slab export market remained stable in the week ending Friday, October 24, with prices unchanged and continued robust demand in both Europe and the Americas. According to Commodity Evolution, Brazilian producers kept their offers unchanged between...
Europe, Coils and Billets: Between Expectations of Recovery and Still Stagnant Markets
The European hot-rolled coil market is experiencing an air of cautious optimism, fueled more by regulatory prospects than by any real improvement in demand. Producers are tightening their price demands, fueled by two factors that could reshape the balance in 2026: the...