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Weak Summer Market for Secondary Aluminum Ingots in Europe
In the week ending Friday, July 18, secondary aluminum ingot prices in Europe declined slightly, marking the sixth consecutive week of declines. The market is entering its usual summer slowdown phase, with several producers suspending or reducing operations for...
Germany: Bundesrat Supports Action Plan for Steel and Metals
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat), in its final session before the summer recess, approved a crucial motion proposed by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The text calls for the immediate implementation of the Action Plan for Steel and Metals, with the aim of...
Removal of the 15% EU Safeguard Quota Cap for Steel Sections Postponed
The European Union has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards that the removal of the 15% safeguard quota cap for steel sections will be postponed from July 1 to August 1, 2025. The postponement was necessary because time...
Global Zinc Premiums Stable, But Liquidity Rises in Europe
In the week ending Tuesday, July 15, zinc premiums in Europe remained unchanged, but several traders reported increased market liquidity. According to weekly valuations by Commodity Evolution, the premium for minimum 99.995% SHG zinc ingots, delivered-paid ex-works...