Following a recent proposal to amend the specifications of the MB-IRO-0009 iron ore 65% Fe Brazil-origin fines, cfr Qingdao index – specifically, the increase in the silica base specification from 2.2% to 2.7% – Fastmarkets will introduce the high-grade iron ore, 0.5% Si VIU, cfr Qingdao index. This new index is designed to support the market’s transition and provide […]

Discover the details behind the EU tariffs deal and its effect on the pulp and paper market and strategic business decisions.

Fastmarkets proposes to launch a bimonthly price assessment for Brazil imported triplex boxboard, CIF delivered at main ports, 250-320 g/m².

Black Sea wheat prices have surged in recent weeks due to tight supply and rising domestic demand, with market dynamics and harvest progress hinting at potential further shifts in the weeks ahead.

Black Sea wheat prices have surged in recent weeks due to tight supply and rising domestic demand, with market dynamics and harvest progress hinting at potential further shifts in the weeks ahead.

China's black mass import rules, effective August 1, may reshape global battery recycling by tightening high-grade material supply and altering trade patterns, benefiting some suppliers while challenging others.

Discover how the US-Japan trade deal is reshaping the auto and steel industries, with insights on tariffs, production shifts, and market competition

Market reactions to the soon-to-be-implemented US copper tariff are driving short-term volatility and supply imbalances while fuelling long-term efforts to expand domestic production, recycling and infrastructure.

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.

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.