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Italy, Slab Market Remains Stagnant Amid Uncertainty and Expectations Over EU Measures
The Italian imported steel slab market remained stable in the week ending Thursday, October 9th, with virtually no trading and a widespread wait-and-see attitude among operators. "Yes, the market is very quiet right now," commented an international slab trader. "I...
Europe Freezes Heavy Plate Prices as Brussels Prepares Trade Crackdown
Heavy plate prices in Europe remained unchanged in the week ending Thursday, October 9, but the apparent calm masks growing tension in the steel sector. Market sources report that attention is now focused on the European Commission's proposal to drastically reduce...
Beijing Tightens Controls on Rare Earths
China has made a new strategic move in the field of critical raw materials. On Thursday, October 9, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced tightening restrictions on the export of rare earth processing technology, expanding existing bans and clarifying its...
US Nonferrous Metals: Premiums Are Quiet, Amid Oversupply, Tariffs, and Apathetic Markets
The US nonferrous metals market has entered a period of apparent calm. During the week ending Tuesday, October 7, premiums for copper, zinc, nickel, and tin showed little or no movement, reflecting a precarious balance between weak demand, abundant inventories, and...