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In the second of a two-part series, Fastmarkets digs into the impact of global conflict on critical material supply chains.
Trump’s steel tariffs aim to boost the US steel industry by taxing imported steel and encouraging domestic production. The goal is to make U.S. steel more competitive globally while addressing national security and trade concerns. However, the tariffs have caused international tension, reshaping trade ties and raising questions about costs for U.S. businesses relying on steel imports.
Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our January survey.
US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday March 4 contained key strategic policy objectives that will have a direct impact on global metals markets. Fastmarkets takes a high-level view of the key strategies below: “They tariff us…we will tariff them.” The Trump administration will introduce reciprocal tariffs on all countries that levy duties […]
As copper prices reach record highs and analysts warn of ‘unsustainable deficits’, we explore the key trends shaping the copper market
Global oversupply has brought new challenges to the packaging market, but growth is on the horizon for containerboard, boxboard, graph and kraft paper
This report delivers an in-depth analysis of the supply chain challenges and costs that buyers face in the EMEA corn market. We explore critical factors affecting corn supply chain efficiency
According to our survey of the US steel market, almost half of respondents believe it will take more than 18 months for a green steel premium to be collected in the US – here we explore the factors that could influence the speed of adoption
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We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals
The definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets. From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered.
In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.
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