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German construction slows down significantly in September
According to the construction association Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie (Bauindustrie), order intake in Germany's construction sector in September was down 23 percent compared to the corresponding month in 2021. This is worse than in August, when the...
Nickel: Indonesia export ban and domestic processing requirements violate WTO rules
The World Trade Organization has determined that Indonesia's export ban and domestic processing requirements for nickel ore violate WTO rules, according to a report released Nov. 30. The WTO's dispute settlement body set up a panel in February 2021 to examine whether...
Steel: Brazilian steel industry expects modest growth in 2023
According to the Aço Brasil Institute, Brazilian steel producers expect a modest expansion in production, sales and apparent consumption in the country in 2023, after "excellent" years for the industry. Brazilian crude steel production in 2023 is expected to increase...
HRC steel: quotes rise1.07% on a weekly basis
The European hot-rolled coil market rose marginally on Nov. 29, as market participants said prices have found a base and an upward trend is expected in the short term. HRC North Europe is up 1.07 percent from a week ago, standing at 626 euros/mt. The market changed...