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Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for European PIX Paper indices via an open consultation process between March 13 and April 14 2026. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its Middle East PIX Packaging GCC indices as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on its pricing methodology and product specifications for ferrous metals, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. The consultation, which was open until April 2, sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical ferrous metals markets, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commission […]

Fastmarkets is amending the publication time of its price assessment for antimony trioxide, exw China from April 17 to May 11, 2026.

The decision to launch this price follows a one-month consultation that started on March 5 and ended on April 4, 2026.  The price specifications is as follows: MB-STE-0952 Electrical steel, cold-rolled grain oriented, ex-whs Eastern China, $/tonneQuality: B23R085 & 23QG085, thickness 0.23 mm, width 1,000 mmQuantity: 10 tonnes minimumLocation: Ex-warehouse ShanghaiTiming: 1-2 weeksUnit: USD/tonnePayment terms: Prompt payment upon deliveryPublication: Every second week, Friday 4-6pm Shanghai […]

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its MB-STE-0939 steel scrap HMS 1&2 index, domestic composite, delivered Saudi Arabia assessment, as part of its annual methodology review process.

The launch follows a one-month consultation period which ended on April 6. The two prices will broaden coverage of the world’s largest graphite flake market, complementing existing Fastmarkets’ graphite flake offerings. The new Chinese domestic prices will provide market participants with additional reference points, capturing unique dynamics of Chinese graphite market, particularly in the wake of graphite export controls […]

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The publication of Fastmarkets’ European steel beams and sections assessments for Wednesday April 15 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.