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Weak Demand for Aluminium and its Effects on Prices and Deliveries
The prolonged period of weak demand for aluminium has had a negative effect on both prices and deliveries of the metal. This trend is evident in aluminium foil shipments in Europe, which amounted to 217,800 tonnes in the first three months of 2024. According to the...
Analysis of Speculative Positions in the Nickel Market: Record Sales and Net Positions
The nickel market is characterised by considerable volatility, influenced by economic, geopolitical and supply and demand factors. A detailed analysis of speculators' positions provides valuable insights into market dynamics and expectations. Recent data show...
The European Steel Tube Market: Prospects and Challenges
According to the third-quarter Economic and Steel Markets Outlook 2024-2025 report published by the European Steel Association (EUROFER), the steel pipe and tube industry in the European Union (EU) is going through a period of contraction. Steel pipe production...
Crude Steel Production in Turkey: An Analysis of Recent Data
Crude steel production in Turkey has shown signs of significant growth in the current year, rising 4.3 per cent year-on-year in June to a total of 3.07 million tonnes. This figure, released by the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD), reflects a positive trend...