Fastmarkets Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) BeZero assessments have highlighted an overall correlation between price and ratings within the category. But some project specific factors at play have led to some projects being priced above or below ratings bands.

The US biomass-based diesel (BBD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries are at a pivotal moment, as evolving federal policies like the 45Z tax credit and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reshape market dynamics, creating both challenges and opportunities for domestic production, feedstock sustainability, and global trade.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ AG-PLM-0019 refined bleached deodorised (RBD) palm olein, cfr South China assessment for Thursday July 24 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

US export controls on recycled copper would have unintended consequences that could weaken the country’s domestic recycling and manufacturing ecosystems, the president of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) said.

Fastmarkets’ SBQ price assessments and monthly forecast provide much-needed clarity and a benchmark for buyers in the steel industry to use for planning and negotiation.

American Chambers of Commerce (Amcham) across Latin America are calling for urgent negotiations to prevent the escalation of trade tensions between their countries and the US, following the announcement of sweeping 50% tariffs by President Donald Trump.

Fastmarkets has launched a MB-STE-0935 Steel reinforcing bar (rebar), differential to shredded auto scrap Chicago, fob mill US, $/gross ton to complement its existing suite of steelmaking raw materials to finished product differentials on Wednesday July 23. This strategic launch is designed to offer the market a single reference price denoting the differential between steel […]

India’s ferrous scrap imports have rebounded in early 2025 but remain vulnerable due to competitive domestic DRI prices and shifting sourcing strategies by steelmakers. While near-term demand is subdued, long-term prospects depend on evolving supply chains and policy decisions.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-CO-0004 cobalt alloy grade, in-whs Rotterdam and MB-CO-0005 cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam assessments for Wednesday July 23 was delayed because of a system error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved ACR’s Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands, v 1.0-1.2 Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) methodology under its Core Carbon Principles (CCP), ICVCM announced on Thursday July 17.