Mixed Sentiment in Asian Markets After China Opens Imports
Sentiment in major Asian seaborne black mass markets appeared mixed in the week ending Wednesday, August 6, immediately after China officially opened its doors to legal imports of this commodity. Market sources reported this to Commodity Evolution. The CIF South Korea...
India-US: Trade Tensions Rise After Washington’s Rejection of WTO Consultation
On August 5, 2025, the Indian government announced to Parliament that the United States had officially rejected India's request to initiate consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding new American tariffs on steel, aluminum, and related products....
Global Tin Premiums: Downward Pressure in Asia and the United States, Stability in Europe
During the assessment period ending Tuesday, August 5, 99.9% tin premiums remained stable in Europe, while declining in the United States and major Asian markets. The broad-based decline was primarily attributed to weak demand, low spot trading, and volatile benchmark...
Global P1020A Primary Aluminum Premiums: Mixed Movements, but US and Europe Remain Supported
Global P1020A primary aluminum premiums showed mixed trends during the week ending Tuesday, August 5. However, despite the typical summer calm, premiums in the United States and Europe strengthened due to specific supportive factors, such as tight supplies and limited...
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