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US-China Trade War: Maritime Traffic Collapses Despite Customs Exemptions
Despite the Trump administration's exemption of numerous electronic goods - including from the 145% minimum duty on all Chinese exports - the expected positive effect has not materialised. Since 9 April, containerised traffic between China and the US has dropped...
Base Metal Prices Most Traded On Shfe On The Rise: Copper At The Forefront
As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time on Wednesday, 23 April, the prices of the most traded base metals futures contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed a predominantly bullish trend compared to the previous day's 3 p.m. trading close. Here are the main...
Britain Saves British Steel: A Decisive Move To Protect National Steel
The UK Parliament recently passed an emergency bill allowing the government to take operational control of British Steel, a pivotal company in the British steel industry. The decision comes in response to plans by the Chinese group Jingye, the company's current owner,...
Between Restocking And Expectations: The Specialty Steel Sector Seeks Direction
In the European steel landscape, where uncertainties dominate both demand and supply strategies, the special steel sector offers a paradigmatic cross-section of these conflicting dynamics. According to market sources, the first quarter of 2025 showed signs of a timid...