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US Commerce Department releases rules for Section 232 exemption process

Rules for individuals and companies seeking steel and aluminium product exemptions to the United States' recently announced Section 232 tariffs have been released by the US Commerce Department, which started accepting applications on Monday March 19.

March 19, 2018
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EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 19/03: SHFE base metals prices all lower; cadmium market supported; non-ferrous price drivers shifting

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday March 19.

March 19, 2018
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 19/03: SHFE copper prices down amid easing supply concerns, stronger dollar

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all lower during Asian morning trading on Monday March 19, with several factors including easing supply concerns, a stronger dollar and an upcoming United States monetary policy meeting pressuring copper prices in particular.

March 19, 2018
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US steel, aluminium exports in firing line as EU threatens retaliation over Trump duties

The European Commission has warned that it is prepared to impose temporary safeguard duties on imports into the European Union of US-made steel and aluminium in response to new US import duties on aluminium and steel imports.

March 19, 2018
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GLOBAL BILLET WRAP: Chinese offers bring uncertainty to global markets

The world’s billet markets became uncertain last week, with sentiment starting to weaken amid higher availability of China-origin material and volatility in the East Asian country’s domestic prices.

March 19, 2018
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Steelmakers’ improvement continues but industry still under pressure

After suffering for some seven years through to 2015, the world’s steelmakers have had cause for cheer over the past couple of years. After some heavy losses and write-downs, they finally appear to have emerged from the wreckage of the global financial crisis. An economic upswing has taken root in most regions of the world, Chinese steel output and export growth has slowed noticeably, and steel prices have enjoyed an upward swing in consequence.

March 19, 2018
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US hot-rolled coil index inches up; post-Section 232 peak in sight?

Hot-rolled coil prices continue to climb, but the pace of increases has moderated – at least for now.

March 17, 2018
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Lack of 232 clarity casts haze over US pipe and tube market

Uncertainty surrounding the final form of the Section 232 tariff to be imposed by the United States against steel imports is raising pricing questions in the pipe and tube market, a situation that will likely persist over the next few months.

March 17, 2018
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STEEL WEEK IN BRIEF: Section 232 wrap, US steel prices, iron ore below $70 per tonne…

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories that have affected the steel market over the past week.

March 16, 2018
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Section 232 tariffs to hit EU-origin stainless import volumes into US, Damstahl says

Import volumes of stainless steel into the United States from European mills are likely to fall sharply once US President Donald Trump’s Section 232 tariffs on imported steel are imposed, Danish distributor Damstahl said this week.

March 16, 2018
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COKING COAL DAILY: Low-vol PCI price falls; 5 Australian coal cargoes unloaded

The seaborne low-volatility pulverized coal injection (PCI) cfr price declined on Friday February 19 on alleviated Russian-origin material supply tightness while the majority of Australian coal cargoes were still in anchorage, sources said.

February 19, 2021

By: Min Li

MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices mostly firmer as weaker dollar provides support

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange were for the most part firmer this morning, Friday February 19, on the back of expectations for stronger demand from a widespread recovery and due to the underlying momentum.

February 19, 2021

By: William Adams

Brazil FOB soybean basis bid at discount on slow loading, weak demand

Cash premiums of Brazilian soybeans in the paper market slumped on Wednesday as traders positioned bids sharply…

February 18, 2021

By: Johnny Huang

CHINA STEEL SCRAP: Steelmakers look to restock after long holiday

Chinese steelmakers looking to replenish steel scrap stocks after returning from their new year holiday on Thursday February 18, have raised bid prices for both domestic and imported material, sources told Fastmarkets.

February 18, 2021

By: Jessica Zong

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