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Amendment to spherical graphite FOB China price specification

After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets is amending the specification of its MB-GRA-0036 graphite spherical 99.95%, 15 microns, fob China price assessment. Following the consultation, on Thursday April 10, the specification will change from 15 microns to 15-17 microns to better reflect the evolving dynamics in China’s spherical graphite export market. The new specification is a […]

April 7, 2025
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By Venus Wang

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Canadian pulp emerges unscathed in US trade war

Global pulp markets were once again upended by new tariffs that went into effect at midnight on Thursday April 3. The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump held a long-awaited press conference at the White House. In an event he for weeks had billed as “Liberation Day,” he announced a “final decision” on […]

April 7, 2025
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By Bryan Smith

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Launch of Antimony 99.85% Sb min, in-whs China price assessment: pricing notice

The launch of this price assessment is to meet market demand for price transparency of the highest liquidity of antimony ingot in China, providing a more accurate representation of the Chinese market and offering a genuine reference for other regions. The specifications are as follows:MB-SB-0011 Antimony 99.85% Sb min, in-whs China, yuan/tonneQuality: Ingot. Sb 99.85% min, […]

April 7, 2025
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By Nico Zhang

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Many commodities get a reprieve from reciprocal tariffs for now | Hotter Commodities

A raft of commodities including steel, aluminium, and copper emerged from Wednesday April 2, which was dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ in the United States, with a reprieve from reciprocal tariffs

April 4, 2025
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By Andrea Hotter

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Critical minerals sidestep US ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs

Critical minerals appear to be exempt from the 'reciprocal' tariffs introduced by Donald Trump on Wednesday April 2; US trade paralyzed by confusion, market participants reported.

April 4, 2025
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By Alexander Cook, Solomon Cefai, Sahil Shaw, Xiaoying Du, Julienne Raboca

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review of US/Canada lithium price assessments

This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process. No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore no changes will be made to the methodologies at this stage. This consultation sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization […]

April 4, 2025
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By Grace Asenov

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Global tissue landscape changing with higher costs; integration and consolidation on the radar

The tissue industry has faced tight margins in recent years due to rising production costs and limited capacity to pass on costs to the consumer, supporting consolidation and integration movements globally

April 4, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team, Marina Faleiros, Jorge Barbosa

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Decision to amend frequency of US magnesium price assessment

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of this price, following positive feedback from market participants and internal data analysis, which suggested lower spot liquidity and price volatility recently. Fastmarkets selects a publication frequency after considering the number of data points (deals, bids, offers, deals heard and assessments) that it can reasonably expect […]

April 3, 2025
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By Rae Boyadjis

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Driving the future of electric vehicles | Fast Forward

EV advocate Quentin Willson talks myths, market trends and the road ahead

April 3, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Mexican industry invests in green steel future as route to curb Chinese imports: ExpoAcero

The Mexican steel industry is making investments in sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy, advanced technologies and circular economy models. These initiatives aim to reduce dependence on imports while enhancing local supply chains, positioning Mexico as a leader in green steel production for key sectors such as automotive and construction.

April 3, 2025
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By Gabriela Brumatti, Ana Enis

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Fastmarkets launches 61% iron ore index to track pricing shifts

The playing field for global iron ore brands could be poised to be leveled, given a recent announcement on lower iron content in a key mainstream Australian direct shipping ore, iron ore market participants told Fastmarkets, adding that the development could narrow the price disparities between major Australian mid-grade iron ore brands.

June 13, 2025

By: Paul Lim

Key raw materials and the cost of fast-moving consumer goods

Fastmarkets’ 2025 outlook for key raw materials and ingredients used in the production and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods.

June 13, 2025

By: the Fastmarkets team

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Corrugated board under pressure: Effects of avian flu in Brazil’s packaging market

Understand the impact of avian flu on Brazil’s poultry exports and the packaging sector’s critical challenges in the coming months.

June 13, 2025

By: Rafael Barisauskas

Klabin sees softwood as key; core strategy moves away from commodities: CEO interview

Discover how Klabin, Brazil’s largest producer, leads in packaging paper and innovates with its Eukaliner product.

June 12, 2025

By: Marina Faleiros

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