SHG Zinc Regional Premiums: Divergent Trends Between the United States, Europe And Asia.
In the U.S. zinc market, the week ended Tuesday, April 29, saw a loosening of spot premiums for Special High Grade (SHG) metal amid cooling concerns related to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The premium for SHG zinc ingots with a minimum purity of 99.995...
European Steel In Standby: Stable Prices, Cautious Market And Global Pressures.
The European hot-rolled coil (HRC) market remains weak and undynamic, with stagnant demand and a general reluctance on the part of buyers to place new orders. On Tuesday, April 29, the situation remained quiet, partly due to the still ongoing holidays in several...
Nickel In Europe: Rising Premiums For Briquettes, Stable For Cathodes
During the week ended Tuesday, April 29, the European nickel market showed signs of divergence among different product formats. In the face of stability in cathode valuations, a marked increase in premiums for briquettes was observed, supported by market signals and...
Aluminum: A market split in two between domestic shortages and foreign surplus
The global aluminum market is experiencing unprecedented turbulence, and one of the most striking aspects is the deep divergence between the United States and Europe. In the wake of the Trump administration's introduction of new tariffs on aluminum imports, delivery...
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