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Italian Long Steel, Lists Rise But Orders Remain Weak: Rebar And Wire Rod Squeezed Between Costs And Inventories
Italian long steel producers continue to seek price increases, but sales volumes remain modest. The market enters October with a clear gap between mills’ requests and the terms on which purchases are concluded, while users restrict orders to immediate requirements....
European Hot-Rolled Coil, Prices Rise Despite Moderate Trading: Production Problems And Import Risks Strengthen Mills
The European hot-rolled coil market, HRC, is recording increases in some regions while domestic business activity remains moderate. Production difficulties at some plants, particularly in Italy and Germany, are supporting suppliers’ price requests, without a broad...
Japanese Aluminium, MJP Offer At $265: Stocks Rebound As Buyers Wait
Negotiations over aluminium premiums for delivery to Japan’s main ports in the fourth quarter of 2026 are approaching a possible agreement but remain open. A producer has reduced its offer to $265 per tonne, according to market participants speaking to Commodity...
Italian Scrap, October Starts Without Momentum: Selective Increases And Energy Uncertainty
The Italian scrap market enters October with expectations still supported, but mills are showing greater resistance to increases. Following September’s rises, the latest negotiations show small, selective adjustments, while several references have remained unchanged...