The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-CO-0021 Cobalt hydroxide payable indicator, min 30% Co, cif China assessment on Wednesday December 12 was delayed because of an approver error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Fastmarkets’ iron ore DR-grade pellet premium indicator was published earlier than scheduled due to an error on Wednesday December 11.

The recently concluded EU-Mercosur free-trade agreement, after 25 years of negotiation, is expected to have limited immediate impact on South American agricultural exports to Europe.

The Exchange for Physical (EFP) process in the futures market allows companies to manage commodity price risk by exchanging futures contracts for physical commodities, providing flexibility, price certainty, and operational efficiency.

The change in frequency, which takes place from Wednesday December 11, is due to inactive spot liquidity and low volatility in prices. The new specifications are listed below, with the amendment of price frequency in italics: MB-GRA-0043 graphite electrodes, high power, fob China, $ per tonneQuality: 350-450mm diameterQuantity: Min 20 tonnesLocation: FOB ChinaTiming: SpotPublication: Monthly, first Wednesday […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ price assessments for MB-SN-0011 tin Grade A min 99.85% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US, $/tonne; MB-SN-0036 tin 99.85% ingot premium, in-whs Baltimore, $/tonne; and MB-ZN-0005 zinc SHG min 99.995% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb for Tuesday December 10 was delayed due to an editor error.

Read about the key factors impacting the North American pallet market, including the evolving landscape of the US housing market and recent US election.

To view and download the schedules please visit: https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products. For questions and comments please contact pricing@fastmarkets.com.

There are five major challenges facing China’s green ferro-alloys premiums, multiple sources told Fastmarkets at the 40th International Ferro-alloys Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 10-12.

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