Global Hot-Rolled Coil Market Rising Amid Supply Constraints, Energy Costs And Geopolitical Tensions
In the European market, hot-rolled coil prices continue to rise, supported by a mix of regulatory, logistical and geopolitical factors that are progressively restricting supply alternatives. The CBAM mechanism confirms itself as the main price driver, directly...
Fuel Costs In The United States Rise Pushing Transport And Metal Prices Higher
Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East with Iran, fuel costs in the United States have recorded a steady increase, generating ripple effects across the entire industrial supply chain. According to what emerges from the market, this increase is starting to...
Rare Earths: Global Prices Rise Outside China As Beijing Tightens Exports
In the global heavy rare earth market, prices outside China showed a firm and rising trend, supported by a key factor: the sharp decline in Chinese exports to Japan. The latest customs data highlight a significant shift. Shipments of dysprosium and terbium to the main...
China’s Base Metals Imports Decline In February Amid Industrial Weakness And Market Dynamics
The latest data released by Chinese customs authorities show a complex picture: in February 2026, base metals imports recorded a broad month-on-month decline, reflecting a slowdown in industrial activity and a context of uncertain demand. Refined copper, one of the...
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