The publication date for Fastmarkets’ Southeast Asia fine paper assessments has been changed to June 19, 2026, from June 12, 2026 following a correction to a technical error in the original publication schedule.

A surplus in bleached softwood kraft (BSK) pulp has driven US prices down by $20 per tonne, while bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) prices rose by $50 per tonne.

The rationale for MB-AL-0346 aluminium P1020 premium, in-whs dup Rotterdam had erroneously stated that “One deal below the assessed range was not included because it was not seen reflective of wider market levels.” This has been corrected to “One offer below the assessed range was not included because it was not seen reflective of wider market levels.” The […]

Fastmarkets' CIS semis, flats and longs prices were published earlier than scheduled, on June 1 instead of June 2, due to a reporter error.

The European sawn timber market entered Q2 with modest price gains, driven by external cost pressures rather than strong demand. Sluggish construction continues, but seasonal factors and a spruce/pine imbalance are shaping market dynamics.

The newly signed Mexico-EU (EU) trade deal could signal a shift in steel trade toward the EU, but Mexican steelmakers will still prefer trade within North America, a steel producer told Fastmarkets.

European automotive procurement faces growing complexity due to regional cost volatility and policy-driven supply chains reshaping material pricing and sourcing strategies. This demands granular, region-specific market intelligence for precise cost modeling and strategic decision-making.

Prices for recycled fiber-based containerboard in the GCC region were mostly up in May amid mixed market demand.

USMCA-driven localization is strengthening automotive supply chains, improving resilience and reducing certain cost risks. But as production spans multiple stages across the US–Mexico corridor, OEMs need clearer visibility into how costs build across regions to maintain margin control.

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our June survey.