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Base Metals Rise In China After Holidays
The return to trading after the Chinese Labor Day holiday immediately brought back volatility and optimism to the industrial metals market. Upon the reopening of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), all major base metals recorded strong gains, with nickel being the...
Low-Carbon Aluminium In Europe: Limited Supply Supports Prices
The European low-carbon aluminium market continues to move within a delicate balance, where reduced supply is supporting prices, but with differentiated dynamics across various segments. In the week ending May 1, differentials for low-carbon billet widened, while...
Copper Market Balancing Between Geopolitics And Conflicting Fundamentals
After the surge in January that pushed prices to record levels, the copper market is now moving with extreme caution. Prices are fluctuating according to news related to the Iran crisis, in a context dominated by uncertainty and volatility. The closure of the Strait...
Strikes In New Zealand And Global Tensions In The Aluminium Market
The global aluminium market is facing a new phase of uncertainty, driven both by geopolitical tensions and internal industrial dynamics. In New Zealand, the Tiwai Point smelter, operated by Rio Tinto, has been hit by a series of strikes, adding further pressure to an...