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European Flat Steel: Stable Prices Amid Weak Demand And Structural Pressures
The European flat steel market continues to move in a phase of apparent stability, but beneath the surface contrasting signals are emerging. Prices remain largely unchanged, while weak demand, rising costs, and regulatory changes are reshaping the sector’s balance. In...
Construction Steel: Between Waiting In The US And Downward Pressure In China
The global rebar market is going through a phase of deep uncertainty, with diverging dynamics across major economies. In the United States, weak and cautious demand prevails, while in China the market is under pressure due to oversupply and falling raw material costs....
North American Steel: Toward A New Balance Between The US And Mexico
The North American trade landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the prospect of a new bilateral agreement between the United States and Mexico that could sit alongside the USMCA. This development signals a potential reshaping of regional dynamics...
Copper: Concentrates Crisis Forces Smelter Shutdown In Japan
The copper refining sector in Japan is entering a critical phase, with the decision to suspend concentrate processing operations at the Onahama smelter by 2027. A move that reflects the deep transformations taking place in the global copper concentrates market,...