The deadly storm may lead to a temporary near-to-medium-term uptick in steel prices, as scrap flows dwindle and the need for new steel soars, sources said. “[Original equipment manufacturers] and service centers will experience a boost in sales to rebuild from the hurricane,” one mill source said. “The rebuild includes new equipment like tree-trimming trucks, […]

The economy is expected to grow gradually, driven by strong exports, investments in emerging industries and stimulus packages.

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The report details the EU’s efforts to secure critical raw materials through 14 strategic partnerships with non-member countries. These partnerships aim to diversify the EU’s supply chain for materials essential to its clean energy transition and industrial competitiveness. Norway, Australia and Serbia were highlighted as new partnerships established in 2024. According to the report, strategic […]

Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-FEC-0021 ferro-chrome high carbon 6-8.5% C, basis 65-70% Cr, max 1.5% Si, delivered Europe, which was published incorrectly on Tuesday September 24.

The date for the publication of the assessment was incorrectly shown to be September 19, 2024 due to technical reasons in accordance with our internal practices. The error has been corrected and Fastmarkets’ database has been updated to reflect the correction. FP-PLP-0053 Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft, imports from N.America and Scandinavia is part of the Fastmarkets […]

Three factors that shaped the first half of 2024 for European paper packaging markets – and our outlook for the second half

Fastmarkets will launch a monthly price assessment for graphite flake 94% C, -100 mesh, cif US ports, $/tonne on Thursday October 3.

China is working ways to boost the national carbon trading market liquidity by including more industrial firms from the steel, cement and electrolytic aluminum sectors to participate, as well as restarting the voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction trading, sources told Fastmarkets.

Here are some ways their proposed policies are aligned or differ when it comes to steel: Aligned: Both candidates support domestically-made steel Harris and Trump are both cognizant of the critical role of the steel industry in the US’ national security, infrastructure and energy industry, Kevin Dempsey, president and chief executive officer of the American […]