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European Steel, Costs Push Coil Prices Higher But Italy Declines
The European hot-rolled coil market is moving at different speeds: production costs are supporting prices in Northern Europe, Spain and Central Europe, while Italy is recording a decline despite supply tensions. End-user demand remains weak and trading subdued, making...
Alumina, Prices AStable Between Australia And China: Returning Gulf Supply Weighs On The Market
The alumina market remains largely at a standstill, but signs of supply pressure are building behind price stability. In the week ended September 17, prices in Australia and China showed limited changes, accompanied by subdued trading. The recovery in production in...
Secondary Aluminium, ADC12 Seeks Support Between Recovering Purchases And Still-Weak Demand
The Asian market for secondary aluminium alloy ADC12 is showing some signs of improvement, but the recovery in purchases remains below expectations for the traditional peak season. In the week ended Wednesday September 16, spot prices widened upward in Japan and...
SHFE Metals Rise: Lead And Zinc Lead Buying Ahead Of Golden Week
Base metals advance across the board on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on the morning of Friday September 18, with lead heading the gains and zinc close behind. Prices are supported by the gains recorded in London in the previous session and by restocking activities...