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The daily composite prices for these grades were incorrectly calculated without the settled Chicago assessments on April 9. The composite prices for No1 heavy melting scrap and No1 busheling are calculated using the average settled prices for Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The composite price for shredded auto scrap is calculated using the average settled prices […]

President Trump’s recent tariffs, including a 25% levy on imported vehicles, have disrupted the US economy, triggering market turmoil, retaliatory actions and challenges for industries like EVs and battery raw materials. With rising inflation, reduced consumer confidence and a bleak growth outlook, economic pressure continues to mount.

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The rush toward steel sector decarbonization was gaining momentum across the world with attempts being made to reduce the effects of emissions on the global ecology, with Europe in the forefront, Fastmarkets heard on Wednesday, April 9.

Aurubis CEO says that copper smelting growth is likely but the market needs to avoid overcapacity

Aurubis CEO discusses copper tariff impacts and strategic investments in US and Europe