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This consultation was done as an adhoc methodology review process, aiming to better reflect the physical market under indexation, considering its reduced liquidity linked to the combination of seasonal demand patterns and the implementation of cross-border import tariffs between the US and China. No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore Fastmarkets will […]

Fastmarkets is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking suite of 12 BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments.

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

Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/open-consultation-on-annual-methodology-review-for-global-pulp-pricing-notice/ During the consultation, Fastmarkets requested comments on whether current discount levels for US market pulp have grown too high and invited open-ended feedback on potential remedies moving forward. Feedback from the industry was mixed. Potential remedies suggested by the industry included […]

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-CO-0021 cobalt hydroxide payable indicator, min 30% Co, cif China, % payable of Fastmarkets’ standard-grade cobalt price (low-end), which was published incorrectly on Wednesday July 2 due to a reporter error.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region prices for recycled fiber-based containerboard (RCCM) were mostly stable to down in June, according to data reported for Fastmarkets’ PIX indices published on Tuesday July 1. The indices covering locally produced brown testliner and fluting dipped. Fastmarkets calculated its PIX Testliner GCC index down by $2.76 per tonne, or 0.58%, […]

Fastmarkets has launched 12 weekly BeZero rated voluntary carbon price assessments, covering Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+), Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR), and Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Wednesday July 2. The new prices aim to improve transparency in the voluntary carbon market and highlight the impact that ratings have on the […]

The corrections are as follows: AG-WHE-0028 Wheat 13.5% FOB Canada CWRS $/mt Incorrect prices: M1 July $279.00 per tonne M2 August $53.75 per tonne M3 September $55.50 per tonne M4 October $48.25 per tonne M5 November $48.25 per tonne M6 December $50.25 per tonne M7 January $41.00 per tonne M8 February $39.25 per tonne M9 March […]

The prices are: The changes were made in order to ensure that the liquidity and price volatility in these markets is adequately captured. The changes were welcomed by market participants seeking more granular coverage and increased transparency. In the UK, the decline of domestic steelmaking means the scrap market is dominated by exports. Exporters told Fastmarkets that […]