Prices for imported and domestic rebar and imported billet in the United Arab Emirates remained stable on Tuesday August 28, with demand limited because of last week's Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday, sources told Metal Bulletin....Read More
China's domestic rebar were flat on Tuesday August 28 amid the lower billet but higher futures. ...Read More
Chinese domestic ferro-silicon prices rose on increased buying interest in the week to Friday August 24, while European and US markets remained stagnant amid a lack of consumer interest. ...Read More
China continued to drive global crude steel production in July 2018, according to statistics published by the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) on Monday July 27....Read More
Prices in the export markets for hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC) from the Commonwealth of Independent States fell during the week ended Tuesday August 28 on low demand in the Middle East-North Africa (Mena) region....Read More
Chinese vanadium export prices stabilized last week amid thin trading, while a lack of consumer interest in both the European and US markets led to narrower offer prices....Read More
A summary of base metals premiums from across the globe for the week to Tuesday August 28. ...Read More
Tin premiums were largely flat across regional spot markets on slow trading activity on Tuesday August 28, with several market participants on holiday, but the premium in Singapore rose for the first time in almost six months....Read More
The latest news and price moves to start the North American day on Tuesday August 28....Read More
Good morning from Metal Bulletin's offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday August 28.Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Tuesday, with only aluminium and tin registering slight gains.The general weakness came despite renewed risk sentiment across global markets following the announcement of the...Read More
In a volatile month for base metals, exemplified by sharp price drops and spread moves, the London Metal Exchange's nearby tin spread moved into a contango for the first time since April 2017....Read More
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly higher at the close of trading on Tuesday August 28, lifted by continued stock drawdowns and increased trade optimism over renewed terms in the North American Free Trade Area (Nafta) agreement....Read More
In a volatile month for base metals, exemplified by sharp price drops and spread moves, the London Metal Exchange's nearby tin spread moved into a contango for the first time since April 2017....Read More
Physical iron ore prices were rangebound on Tuesday August 28 with the seaborne market maintaining moderate trading activity. ...Read More
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly higher at the close of trading on Tuesday August 28, lifted by continued stock drawdowns and increased trade optimism over renewed terms in the North American Free Trade Area (Nafta) agreement....Read More
Chinese domestic ferro-silicon prices rose on increased buying interest in the week to Friday August 24, while European and US markets remained stagnant amid a lack of consumer interest. ...Read More
In the midst of one of the slowest times of the year for the copper market, participants are shifting their focus to 2019 contract negotiations, which are expected to ramp up after the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend....Read More
The spot aluminium market is at a standstill in the United States this week, with the P1020 premium again unchanged. ...Read More
Secondary aluminium alloys prices were steady this week in the United States, buoyed by strong demand from die-casters and rigid spot offers from producers - demonstrating producers' resilience to depressed scrap metal prices....Read More
The secondary aluminium scrap market in the United States continues to correct, fueled by a combination of strong consumer inventory positions and ample supply....Read More