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Base Metals Rise On SHFE Amid Higher Energy Costs And Supply Risks
The base metals market in China started April with a broadly upward movement, reflecting a combination of geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and supply concerns. During the morning session on April 1, prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange moved higher for...
Aluminium Market Between Logistical Dislocation And Emerging Supply Risk
Until recently, the global aluminium market was in a paradoxical situation: the metal was available, but difficult to move. Supply chains were under pressure, yet overall production remained technically intact. There was no shortage of metal; rather, it was located in...
Crude Steel Production In The US Rises Amid Recovery And Operational Stability
The US steel sector continues to show signs of consolidation, with crude steel production increasing and capacity utilization levels gradually improving. In the week ending March 28, production reached 1.803 million net tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 77.9%....
Global HRC Market Between European Stagnation And US Upward Pressure
The global hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with deeply divergent dynamics between Europe and the United States. On one side, the European market appears stuck in a phase of caution and inactivity, while on the other, the US Midwest...