Trade indications showing the first outright selling indications of renewable transport fuel certificates (RTFCs) for the 2024 compliance year heard in the market

Increasing export volumes from Brazil and continued delays at the Panama Canal support demand

Fastmarkets will increase the publication frequency of the price for cobalt hydroxide 30% Co min, cif China, $/lb to daily from weekly from Friday September 1 following an open consultation over July 21-August 25.

According to the EU Commission, there may be enough evidence that the existing countervailing measures on imports of biodiesel are being circumvented

Black mass purchases in East and Southeast Asian markets have been hampered by lower battery raw materials metals prices and elevated inventory levels over the last week, according to sources

Authorization for the United Auto Workers union (UAW) to call a strike at one or more of the Big Three automakers appeared headed toward approval on Thursday August 24, according to a union spokesperson, bringing with it a potential sharp dip in steel demand

A reduction in Brazil's export price competitiveness in August may provide a chance to pick up last-minute sales

Both hardwood and softwood pulp demand remained weak but Suzano surprises with price hike announcement

European spot copper market participants noted challenging market conditions in the week to Tuesday, August 22, with financing costs and weak demand putting downward pressure on premiums

Declining production in Europe has contributed to the fade in exports to the US