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LLDPE Prices Falling in Europe: Amid Market Uncertainty and Threat of Duties
LLDPE (linear low density polyethylene) spot prices fell significantly due to low market activity, while April contract negotiations remain suspended in uncertainty. The European supply of LLDPE is heavily dependent on imports, particularly from the US. However, in...
Challenges and Opportunities for Integrated Aluminium Development in Ghana
The development of an integrated aluminium supply chain in Ghana continues to face profound structural obstacles. This was reported by Michael Ansah, former CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), during the Fastmarkets Bauxite and...
Liberation Day: The Suspension of Duties And New Uncertainties For Raw Materials
Wednesday 2 April was dubbed “Liberation Day” in the US, a date that marked a temporary suspension of reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of industrial commodities. Steel, aluminium and copper - key elements in the global manufacturing fabric - benefited from a...
Nickel Premiums Globally Stable: Between Weak Demand And Expectations For U.S. Tariffs
In the price assessment session that ended Tuesday, April 1, nickel premiums were mostly stable in major global markets, with one exception in the United States, where there was a slight tightening in the cathode market. Globally, however, sluggish demand in Europe...