Key data from Fastmarkets' pricing session in Europe on Wednesday February 10. Key drivers There was renewed optimism after a long period of lackluster trading. Demand in India, a major spot market consumer of the metal, has risen over the past two weeks and some producers are reportedly sold out. There was strong interest in a tender from Russian...Read More
A summary of the financial results for Indian steelmaker Jindal Stainless up to December 31, 2020, representing the third quarter and first nine months of its 2020-21 business year.In brief Shipping costs for imported raw materials increased by 30-35% in July-December 2020 compared with the first-half of 2020. In October-December 2020, Jindal Stainless' share of domestic sales grew to 85% up...Read More
The Volkswagen Group is developing an air taxi that will allow passengers to skip land-based gridlock and avoid public transport amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic."We're developing a drone that's ready to be licensed. That opens the possibility for us to participate in the future market of individual mobility that takes place in the air and not down on the streets," Volkswagen Group China chief e...Read More
With Greater China on holiday, base metals trading on the London Metal Exchange has been quiet this morning, Friday February 12, with prices little changed and trading volumes light - but so far prices are holding up in high ground.The outlook for metals demand is strong, but it could be derailed by the global semiconductor shortage.Base metalsThree-month base metals prices on the LME were mixed t...Read More
American Express (AXP), a Dow Jones Industrial Average stock moved above $129.54 extending an intermediate uptrend. Next Tech Talk reportNext report is scheduled for release on Tuesday February 16th. Monday is Presidents' Day in the U.S. and a partial holiday in Canada.Pre-opening Comments for Friday February 12thU.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were dow...Read More
Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday February 10 that are worth another look.A shortage of containers to ship commodities around the world and the consequent soaring in associated freight rates have led to a revival of interest in breakbulk cargoes.China increased refined and...Read More
Tin premiums in Taiwan and the United States reached new heights in the week to Tuesday February 9, with growing global supply concerns prompting sharp inclines in bids and offers while sellers continue to take control. Chinese buying momentum hits TaiwanMyanmar production faces setbacksUS premium sets new highs amid material shortagesEuropean participants lament spot market difficultyTaiwan tin p...Read More
A shortage of containers to ship commodities around the world and the consequent soaring in associated freight rates have led to a revival of interest in breakbulk cargoes. Producers and physical traders of metals, agricultural, chemical and timber products have been starting to book shipments in breakbulk vessels, which cost far less and doesn't require vast amounts of equipment in port. On the m...Read More
The market for higher grades of high-carbon ferro-chrome in Europe rose strongly in the week ended Tuesday February 9 due to a shortage of available material while suppliers focused their attention on Asia.Fastmarkets' price assessment for ferro-chrome, high carbon, 6-8.5% C, basis 65-70% Cr, max 1.5% Si, delivered Europe, rose by $0.03-0.07 per lb (1.8%) on Tuesday to $1.10-1.22 per lb Cr, from $...Read More
The import market for charge chrome in China rose on Tuesday February 9, with tight supply continuing to strengthen sentiment despite the damping effect of the approaching Lunar New Year holiday, February 11-17, on activity in the chrome market.Fastmarkets' price assessment for ferro-chrome, 50% Cr, import, cif main Chinese ports, rose by $0.04 per lb (3.8%) to $1.10 per lb contained Cr on Tuesday...Read More
Fastmarkets will publish its first low-carbon aluminium differentials on Friday March 5, one for primary aluminium (P1020A) and one for aluminium value-added products (VAP). The new pricing mechanisms will bring transparency to the growing industry for low-carbon aluminium products as the market tries to meet increased demand for a sustainable supply chain. The below infographic highlights how the...Read More
Fastmarkets has corrected its price assessment for selenium 99.5% Se min, in-whs Rotterdam, which was published incorrectly on Wednesday February 10 due to a reporter error.The price assessment for selenium, 99.5% Se min, in-whs Rotterdam, $ per lb, should have been $6-8 per lb, rather than the $6.30-7.80 per lb published.https://www.metalbulletin.com/My-price-book.html?price=34257This occurred af...Read More
An overview of the consumer electronics markets and their latest price moves.Ewa Manthey and Dalila Ouerghi...Read More
Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday February 10 that are worth another look.A shortage of containers to ship commodities around the world and the consequent soaring in associated freight rates have led to a revival of interest in breakbulk cargoes.China increased refined and...Read More
A shortage of containers to ship commodities around the world and the consequent soaring in associated freight rates have led to a revival of interest in breakbulk cargoes. Producers and physical traders of metals, agricultural, chemical and timber products have been starting to book shipments in breakbulk vessels, which cost far less and doesn't require vast amounts of equipment in port. On the m...Read More
Turkish scrap import prices rebounded from the bottom with at least two fresh deep-sea transactions, market sources said on Wednesday February 10. A steel mill in the Iskenderun region booked a Baltic Sea cargo, consisting of 18,000 tonnes of HMS 1&2 (95:5) at $399.50 per tonne cfr. And a steel mill in the Marmara region booked a European cargo at $395 per tonne cfr for HMS 1&2 (80:20), although t...Read More
Base metals prices were putting in a strong performance on the last trading day before the Chinese New Year holiday, with all the metals, with the exception of an already strong tin, seeing gains this morning, Wednesday February 10.Bank loans in China were at new highs in January, with aggregate financing of 5.17 trillion yuan ($802 billion)Optimism grows while focus is on vaccine rollout and US s...Read More
Domestic prices in Europe for steel cold-rolled coil were fairly stable over the week to Wednesday February 10 because buyers have been holding back from making new deals until a settled price trend is seen, sources have told Fastmarkets.Fastmarkets' weekly price assessment for steel CRC, domestic, exw Northern Europe, was ?,?800-810 ($968-980) per tonne on February 10, unchanged over the week.The...Read More
Domestic prices for steel heavy plate started to decline across Europe over the week to Wednesday February 10 due to soft demand, sources have told Fastmarkets.Heavy plate prices had gone up by ?,?50 per tonne in the South and by ?,?60-70 per tonne in the North of Europe from mid-January to the start of February this year, due to rising costs for slab feedstock and some demand recovery.Fastmarkets...Read More
Domestic prices for steel hot-rolled coil across Europe were fairly stable over the week to Wednesday February 10, supported by good order books among EU steelmakers and good demand, sources have told Fastmarkets.Fastmarkets calculated its daily steel hot-rolled coil index, domestic, exw Northern Europe, at ?,?708.33 ($856.64) per tonne on Wednesday, down by ?,?1.67 per tonne from ?,?710.00 per to...Read More