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Final decision on open consultation on methodology for Latin America Graphic Paper

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 of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes […]

January 7, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Bumpy road ahead for copper concentrates market in 2025 | 2025 preview

There has been a freefall in copper concentrates treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) this year amid tighter supply in the market. In 2025, supply tightness is projected to keep copper concentrates TC/RCs low on average for the whole year, sources told Fastmarkets.

January 7, 2025
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By Sally Zhang

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PIX Packaging GCC indices continue to decline in December

Energy company, Saudi Aramco, increased diesel prices in Saudi Arabia to 1.66 riyals ($0.44) per liter.

January 7, 2025
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By Mariam Icar

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Launch of category 1, 2 mixed animal fat price assessment

Fastmarkets launched a price assessment for Category 1 and 2 mixed animal fat, max 30% ffa, ddp Northwest Europe, € per tonne, on Tuesday January 7.

January 7, 2025
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By Veronika Prykhodko

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North American steel outlook 2025: demand to rise with automotive output | 2025 preview

The new year is likely to show a modest pick-up in overall North American automotive production that will, in turn, boost demand for key steel product sectors, such as cold-rolled coil, galvanized sheet and special bar quality steel, according to industry analysts and market participants.

January 7, 2025
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By Robert England

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Biden blocks $15 billion US steel sale to Nippon Steel over national security

President Joe Biden has followed up on his threat to block the $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel.In a statement released early on Friday January 3, President Biden cited national security concerns for his decision, despite US Steel’s own objections and an inconclusive Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States […]

January 6, 2025
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By Dan Hilliard

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Decision to amend frequency of some US base metals premiums

After a month-long consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of these US base metals, following mostly positive feedback from market participants and internal data analysis. The main pricing day will continue to be Tuesdays at 3-4pm London time, but these tin, lead and nickel premiums will be assessed once a month instead of fortnightly […]

January 6, 2025
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By Rae Boyadjis

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Rising demand for green certificates and carbon data in ferro-silicon sourcing

Ferro-silicon buyers in Europe have been increasingly asking for green certificates and carbon emissions data when sourcing material over the past few weeks, several sources told Fastmarkets.The trend has accelerated since November 2024 after starting earlier that year and is expected to ramp up into 2025, sources said. “There has been more interest [on] this […]

January 6, 2025
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By Janie Davies

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Decision to discontinue lead 99.99% ingot premium, United States

Fastmarkets will discontinue its MB-PB-0099 lead 99.99% ingot premium, delivered Midwest US price assessment as of January 7, 2025.

January 6, 2025
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By Rae Boyadjis

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Uncertainty for energy policy as US awaits new administration: 2025 preview

The US feedstock and biodiesel industries face significant uncertainty due to potential policy changes, including pending import tariffs, the transition from the Blenders Tax Credit to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and delayed federal guidance.

January 6, 2025
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By Amanda Luhavalja, Bob Lane, Wendy Dulaney, Alexandra Chapman

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Trump tariffs will trouble the tissue trade — a drawback for some, an advantage for others

On April 2, 2025, US President Trump announced comprehensive import tariffs that had long been feared. According to Trump, the goal is to restructure US trade policy by implementing extensive tariffs, collectively called the “Liberation Day” tariffs. This initiative introduced a universal 10% tariff on all imports, effective April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific tariffs […]

April 9, 2025

By: Philipp Jaki

Enhanced decision-making with Fastmarkets’ expanded green steel pricing

Read more about Fastmarkets’ two new green steel prices

April 9, 2025

By: Yolande Peters

Codelco staying flexible amid tariffs backdrop, chair says: CESCO | Hotter Commodities

Codelco stays flexible on copper trade amid tariff uncertainty

April 8, 2025

By: Andrea Hotter

Fastmarkets’ crude steel outlook for 2025 turns bearish

Fastmarkets’ March 2025 forecast lowers global crude steel production to 1.846 billion tonnes, reflecting trade policy impacts and economic uncertainties despite late 2024 production gains in key markets like China and the US.

April 8, 2025

By: Kim Leppold

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