Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the counterparty weighting in the copper concentrates treatment and refining charge (TC/RC) index, as well as observed shifts in spot market activity and the impact of byproduct credits on pricing dynamics.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-STE-0909 Saudi Arabia rebar price assessment for Monday February 2 was delayed because of an error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The publication of the affected price was delayed for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The following assessment was published late: MB-STE-0909 Steel reinforcing bar (rebar), domestic, delivered Saudi Arabia This […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-SB-0003 Antimony MMTA standard grade II, ddp China, yuan/tonne price assessment for Friday February 30 was delayed because of a reporter error.

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-AL-0346 Aluminium P1020A premium, in-whs dup Rotterdam, $/tonne that was published incorrectly on Thursday January 29.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ alumina index, fob Australia assessment and its inferred prices for Thursday January 30 was delayed because of a procedural error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

This Fastmarkets Viewpoint explains how headline growth has been buoyed by AI‑driven investment even as the broader goods economy cools, and why truly disposable income and packaging demand move in lockstep.

Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for the methodology of MB-LI-0033 lithium hydroxide, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea price and MB-LI-0029 lithium carbonate, battery grade, spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea price.

International Paper (IP) will increase its North American containerboard prices by $70 per ton, effective March 1. This follows a similar announcement from Packaging Corp of America (PCA) on January 23.

Learn about the challenges of steel overcapacity in the US as tariffs shift and affect producers and consumers alike.

Explore the insights from Lewis Leibowitz on Section 232 tariffs and their potential legal implications for trade negotiations.