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The Diffuse Weakness Of Base Metals In Shanghai, But Nickel Surprises The Market
On the morning of Friday, April 24, base metals markets on the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed a predominantly negative trend, with almost all major contracts declining, except for nickel, which instead recorded a decidedly positive performance. At 10:30am Shanghai...
Steel In Italy Between Rising Prices And Weak Demand: An Increasingly Fragile Balance
The Italian steel market — across rebar, wire rod and welded pipes — is currently navigating a complex phase in which prices continue to rise, but without real support from demand. The result is an unstable balance, driven more by supply-side strategies and regulatory...
US Ferrous Scrap Exports Rebound Amid Elevated Prices And Rising Costs
The US ferrous scrap export market showed renewed momentum in mid-April, with several significant sales concluded at elevated price levels. Within just two days, exporters secured three deep-sea cargoes, signaling a pickup in activity after a quieter period. Despite...
Ferroalloys Under Pressure Between Trade Constraints And Limited Supply
The ferroalloys sector is currently experiencing a phase of increasing pressure, with clear upward price signals driven by structural and geopolitical factors. The European market, in particular, appears increasingly influenced by regulatory constraints and reduced...