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Steel prices in India: 2025 outlook according to Crisil report
Indian rating agency Crisil has released a report analyzing steel market dynamics for 2025, with a focus on the possible implications of an import protection tax. According to the report, such a measure could trigger an increase in local steel prices in the second...
China: Extended Measures to Incentivize Trade and Market of Lithium Batteries in 2025
China has announced a strengthening of its measures to boost its vehicle fleet and consumer goods renewal programs in 2025, aiming to further push electric vehicle (EV) sales and increase demand for lithium-ion batteries. However, the market for lithium salts in China...
The European HRC Hot Rolled Steel Market: A Snapshot at the Beginning of the Year
The Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) steel market in Europe still looks rather stagnant in the first week of January 2025, with prices unchanged from pre-holiday levels. HRC Hot-Rolled Coil - Northern Europe prices (Jan. 7, 2025) stood at 562 euro/mt, up 1.62 percent from the...
Iron ore prices in 2025: a year of challenges and possible surprises
In early 2025, all available indicators suggest that iron ore prices will remain low, reflecting a market dynamic in which supply is strong but demand appears weak. Prices are expected to decline due to slowing Chinese demand and the introduction of potential...