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HRC Steel Between Europe And The United States: Two Markets, Two Speeds
The global hot-rolled coil market is moving along two very different trajectories. In Europe, the upward momentum that had supported prices in recent months appears to have faded, held back by weak demand, elevated inventories and limited spot activity. In the United...
Indian Flat Steel In A Stalemate Between Weak Demand And Defended Prices
The Indian flat steel market closed the week ended Friday April 24 with broadly stable prices, but with a clear signal: the upward momentum seen in previous weeks has weakened. It was not a sharp correction, nor a sudden change in fundamentals, but rather a loss of...
China Copper Market Between Stagnation And Regulatory Wait-And-See
China’s imported copper cathode market is experiencing a clear slowdown, caught between seasonal factors, regulatory uncertainty, and unfavorable market conditions. Ahead of the Labor Day holidays (May 1-5), market participants describe a context marked by reduced...
Alcoa Evaluates Warrick Restart Between Opportunities And Structural Constraints
The potential restart of idled capacity at the Warrick smelter in Newburgh, Indiana, represents one of the most emblematic challenges for the US aluminium sector. Alcoa is carefully evaluating this option, aware that it is a complex operation requiring an investment...