News and market analysis

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.

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-AL-0299 aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp Spain that was published incorrectly on Friday January 23.

Learn about the recent trends in AI metals costs and their effect on lithium, copper and aluminium prices for energy storage.

Learn about the partnership between Lilac Solutions and Traxys in building a robust lithium supply chain in the US.

Packaging Corp of America (PCA) is set to raise linerboard and corrugating medium prices by $70 per ton starting March 1, marking the first containerboard price increase in 13 months.

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the pricing schedule of its MB-ILM-0004 ilmenite concentrate, 47-49% TiO2, cif China, $/tonne; MB-RUT-0002 rutile 95% TiO2 min, bagged, fob Australia, $/tonne, and MB-RUT-0001 rutile 95% TiO2 min, large volumes for pigment, fob Australia, $/tonne, from fortnightly to monthly.

In today’s market, effective food and beverage procurement is critical for profitability. However, many procurement teams face challenges due to fragmented data, where packaging and ingredient costs are managed in separate silos. This disconnect creates a massive blind spot, making it difficult to challenge supplier price hikes or accurately model total product costs.

This article explores the macro trends shaping the animal feed and pet food industry, the specific risks threatening your supply chain, and why accessing reliable market intelligence is the single most important factor in building long-term resilience.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ France Cartonboard averages for October 2025 were delayed because of a procedural error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.