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Chinese Flat Steel Between a Strong Currency and Weak Demand: A Market Advancing at a Slow Pace
The start of the new year has revealed a complex and multifaceted picture for the Chinese flat steel market, where export prices are showing signs of holding firm or moderately rising, while real demand remains fragile and dominated by uncertainty. In early January,...
Aluminum Premiums in Motion: Europe, the United States, and Brazil Compared at the Beginning of 2026
The beginning of 2026 marked a turning point for the global P1020A primary aluminum market, with diverging dynamics across Europe, the United States, and Brazil, yet united by a common thread: high premiums, geopolitical tensions, new environmental policies, and...
Base Metals at the SHFE Amid Mixed Signals: Nickel Sparks the Market
The morning of Wednesday, January 7, produced a mixed picture for base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), with divergent movements across various contracts. Amid widespread caution, nickel emerged as the undisputed leader, recording the strongest...
Scrap Prices Fall in the Chinese Market: Weak Demand and Expectations Paralyze Trade
The Chinese ferrous scrap market endured a challenging December, closing with domestic spot prices declining until Monday, January 5th. Weak demand for finished steel, slowing production, and a gradual decline in trading activity weighed heavily on the sector,...