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Nickel Premiums Stable in a Calmer Summer Market
Global nickel premiums remained unchanged in the week ending Tuesday, July 8, reflecting a seasonal slowdown in market activity. According to industry sources, the current summer lull has limited liquidity and kept prices stable in both Europe and China. In Europe,...
Spot Copper Premiums Steady Across Major Global Markets Ahead of Clarification on US Tariffs
Spot copper premiums in major global markets—Europe, Asia, and the United States—remained unchanged during the assessment period ending Tuesday, July 8. Market participants continue to adopt a wait-and-see and cautious stance, in the absence of clear details regarding...
United States – Copper Tariffs Away: Global Equilibrium at Risk
The global copper market has finally received the long-awaited news: refined copper imports to the United States will be subject to tariffs starting August 1, 2025. The announcement came via a post by President Donald Trump on the Truth Social platform, indicating a...
Rebound and Tensions in the Italian Steel Rebar, Beam, Rolled Products, and Welded Pipe Markets
After months of prolonged decline and a price collapse that pushed traded values to historic lows of €230-250/t (basic starting price), the Italian rebar market appears to be seeing a turning point. According to several sources, producers have been tightening their...