Steel At Two Speeds: Europe Stalls, United States Accelerates
The global hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is currently split into two opposing trajectories. On one side Europe, stuck in a phase of stagnation; on the other the United States, where prices continue to rise, supported by limited availability and resilient demand. This...
Secondary Aluminium Under Pressure: ADC12 Margins Shrink
The global secondary aluminium market is facing increasing tension. Producers of ADC12 alloy ingots have seen their profitability erode, squeezed between slowing demand and persistently high production costs. According to Commodity Evolution, in the week ending April...
US Steel Accelerates: Production Hits 2026 High
The US steel sector is showing strong momentum, with growth confirming the resilience of industrial production. In the week ending April 11, US crude steel production reached 1.843 million net tons, marking the highest level recorded since the start of 2026. The data,...
Turkish Steel Under Pressure: Scrap Purchases Slow Down
The Turkish ferrous scrap market is showing increasingly clear signs of slowdown. Steel mills in the country are significantly limiting deep-sea scrap purchases, held back by weak demand in finished products and a general decline in steel prices. According to...
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