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SHFE Base Metals: Prices Unchanged, but Copper Leads Gains on Concentrate Shortage
Base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) remained mostly stable during the morning session on Wednesday, October 15, moving within a narrow range. However, copper recorded the sharpest increase among the major contracts, supported by the...
European Coils: Market Stalled But Under Bullish Pressure Amid New EU Rules and Supply Concerns
The European coil market appears to be calm, with limited trading, widespread caution, and a wait-and-see sentiment. However, underlying tensions—regulatory, logistical, and industrial—could soon translate into tangible price increases. Following the European...
Ferrous Scrap Import Prices Rise in Turkey Due to Higher Freight Costs and Bulk Vessel Shortage
Deep-sea ferrous scrap import prices into Turkey continued to rise in the week ended October 9, driven by rising ocean freight rates and limited bulk vessel availability, according to market sources cited by Commodity Evolution. An Izmir steel mill finalized two new...
Molybdenum Oxide Prices Rise in Asia on Chinese Demand, Positive Sentiment in Europe
Molybdenum oxide prices in Asia rose again on Monday, October 13, driven by a strong recovery in demand from Chinese importers, market sources told Commodity Evolution. Purchasing activity increased immediately following Golden Week (October 1–8), a period during...