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Spot Nickel Markets Stable But Little Liquidity In Europe, China And The United States
During the week ended Tuesday, May 6, the nickel spot market showed essentially static dynamics in the major global areas-Europe, China and the United States-with little trading, unchanged premiums and wait-and-see sentiment among traders. Low liquidity, tariff...
Aluminum: Fears And Speculation Ahead Of The Introduction Of Duties
In early 2025, there was a lot of speculation that aluminum imports to the United States could experience a sudden surge before the 25 percent duty, set to take effect on March 12. The prevailing idea was that many companies would speed up shipments to anticipate the...
Stable Premiums For Zinc In All Global Markets Despite Production Tensions
In the week ending Tuesday, 6 May, zinc premiums remained unchanged globally, despite persistent production tensions in northern Europe and generally sluggish demand in a sluggish market environment. The week was marked by a lack of direction in the major zinc...
Copper Premiums Rising in South-East Asia on Reduced Supply
Copper premiums in Southeast Asia rose sharply during the assessment session that ended on Tuesday, 6 May, driven by a tightening of available supply and an increase in market demand. The week was characterised by a more active trading environment across the region,...