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How the US-Japan trade deal will impact auto production and steel demand

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

July 28, 2025
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By Robert England

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10-year clock ticking as US copper tariff opens arbitrage window, tests supply chain security

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.

July 28, 2025
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By Rae Boyadjis, Julienne Raboca, Kirstyn Petras

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REDD+ projects show broad price-ratings correlation, but project-specific factors remain

Fastmarkets Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) BeZero assessments have highlighted an overall correlation between price and ratings within the category. But some project specific factors at play have led to some projects being priced above or below ratings bands.

July 28, 2025
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By Sam Carew

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Understanding the 45Z tax credit and RFS changes: US biomass-based diesel and SAF at a crossroads

The US biomass-based diesel (BBD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries are at a pivotal moment, as evolving federal policies like the 45Z tax credit and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reshape market dynamics, creating both challenges and opportunities for domestic production, feedstock sustainability, and global trade.

July 28, 2025
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By Melissa Cousin

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GFEX imposes daily position limits on Sept lithium carbonate contract for non-members

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) has set a daily position limit of 3,000 lots for non-futures firms and individuals on its September lithium carbonate futures contract, effective July 28. The move aims to address sharp price spikes and market volatility, even as oversupply persists.

July 28, 2025
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By Xiaoying Du, Viral Shah

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Decision to discontinue UM Paper-branded Chinese prices: pricing notice

All of Fastmarkets’ China domestic price assessments published in its PPI Asia publication and the Fastmarkets platform will continue. The full list of UM Paper-branded prices to be discontinued can be found via the link below: https://www.fastmarkets.com/uploads/2025/07/All-UMPaper-Discontinuing-Markets-2025-1.pdf Fastmarkets remains fully committed to delivering trusted, independent, and transparent pricing for the Chinese pulp and paper market. Fastmarkets will continue […]

July 28, 2025
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By Shawn Wang

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Delayed publication of refined bleached deodorised (RBD) palm olein, cfr South China

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.

July 25, 2025
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By Regina Koh

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Export controls on recycled copper risk harming industry | Hotter Commodities

US export controls on recycled copper would have unintended consequences that could weaken the country’s domestic recycling and manufacturing ecosystems, the president of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) said.

July 25, 2025
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By Andrea Hotter

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The SBQ steel market is shifting: Supply concentration, tariff risk and price clarity

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.

July 25, 2025
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Chinese corn imports set new low for first half of year

Chinese corn import activity continued to be sluggish in June, dropping to 156,445 tonnes, down by 32,000 tonnes, 17%, from 188,542 tonnes in May, according to the latest data from the country’s General Administration of Customs (GACC).

July 24, 2025
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By Masha Belikova

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Tie sector “cautiously optimistic” of potential mega rail merger

Explore the impact of the rail merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, creating the largest rail network in America.

September 12, 2025

By: Ben Stanley

Veg oils price: Chinese futures rise, CME soyoil falls

Global veg oils futures were mixed on Friday September 5, trading with gains in China and edging lower in Chicago.

September 12, 2025

By: the Fastmarkets team

Positive reactions in Europe as new US Executive Order appears to remove tariffs on some pulp imports

Find out how recent changes to tariffs on pulp imports could affect European producers and the woodpulp market overall.

September 12, 2025

By: Eva Nyman

Coils of steel lie stacked at the Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe steelworks in Duisburg, Key industry stakeholders are being being consulted on CBAM rules in 2025.

EU Commission launches call for evidence on CBAM rules and methodology, EURANIMI seeks 6-month grace period

The EU Commission has launched a call for evidence on Thursday August 28 on its methodology for calculating emissions embedded in Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) goods, the rules on the adjustment of CBAM certificates to reflect the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) free allocation and the rules on the deduction of the carbon price paid in a third country.

September 11, 2025

By: Laura Roberts

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