The Mexico Metals Outlook 2025 conference explored challenges and opportunities in the steel, aluminum and scrap markets, focusing on tariffs, nearshoring, capacity growth and global trends.
Fastmarkets has decided not to proceed with the proposed launch of inferred net prices for the PIX Pulp NBSK and PIX Pulp BHKP indices in Europe at this time. After assessing market feedback, Fastmarkets has determined that current circumstances do not make the launch of inferred net prices viable. Throughout this process, Fastmarkets has continued […]
This change was not initially noted on the Fastmarkets’ 2025 publication schedule. It has now been updated. The grades that are covered are: Eucalyptus FP-PLP-0042 Northern Bleached Hardwood Kraft, mixed FP-PLP-0043 Southern Mixed Hardwood Kraft FP-PLP-0044 Bleached Hardwood Kraft, Acacia FP-PLP-0045 Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp, Aspen FP-PLP-0046 Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft FP-PLP-0047 Bleached Softwood Kraft, Radiata […]
Fastmarkets is further extending the consultation period for its proposal to launch a monthly high-grade nickel matte payable indicator, 65-75% nickel contained, cif China, % of official exchange price assessment, following feedback from market participants. The initial proposal to launch the assessment was published on February 26, but following feedback related to market liquidity Fastmarkets extended the consultation […]
Sentiment was markedly lower during Shanghai Pulp Week 2025, standing in contrast to the bullish attitudes from a year prior. We focus on three main takeaways from our interactions with industry participants last week and conclude that a wait-and-see approach is likely to remain the dominant pattern in the short run. Key takeaways: US-Canada trade […]
