Market insights

Search all the latest market insights and coverage

Global steel output down 3% in January 2015, Worldsteel says

Global steel production declined by 2.9% year-on-year in January 2015, according to data published by the World Steel Assn (Worldsteel) on Friday February 20.

February 20, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
CIS crude steel output down 3% in January, Worldsteel says

CIS steelmakers produced an estimated 8.53 million tonnes of crude steel in January 2015, down by 3% year-on-year, the World Steel Assn (Worldsteel) said on Friday February 20.

February 20, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
Vale’s copper production hits all-time record high in 2014

Vale’s copper production hit a record high in 2014, but fell short of the company’s guidance for the year, the Brazilian miner said on Thursday February 19.

February 20, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
HOTLINE: What do we know about Iceberg Research? Not much

Following the release of a report containing numerous allegations about Singapore-listed trading company Noble Group, one key question has repeatedly been asked and remains without an answer – just who are (or is) Iceberg Research?

February 19, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
FEATURE: Who’s in and who’s out of West African iron ore?

The past 12 months have seen a fundamental realignment of West Africa’s iron ore sector.

February 18, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
Seaborne coking coal market halts as lunar new year holidays begin

Minerals markets across Asia ground to a halt on Wednesday February 18, as participants headed out for the lunar new year festivities.

February 18, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
INTERVIEW: Give us a chance, Essar Indonesia tells Japanese carmakers

Essar Indonesia, the country's largest private producer of cold rolled coil and hot dipped galvanized coil, says it is ready to supply steel to the local car manufacturing industry, currently dominated by Japanese marques.

February 18, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
MB CHINA DAILY: Effect of Chinese New Year holidays

During the Chinese and East Asian New Year holidays, Metal Bulletin's & Steel First's coverage from these areas will be reduced. As a consequence, there will be no Metal Bulletin China Daily on February 19-25. The China Daily will resume on Thursday February 26.

February 18, 2015
·
By Rod George

Insights
Indian SiMn prices fall on poor demand, weaker manganese ore

Indian silico-manganese prices fell this week, on the back of low demand and a drop in raw material costs, sources told Metal Bulletin.

February 17, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights
Hyundai Motor to expand car plant in South Korea

Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s largest carmaker, plans to increase production capacity at its Jeonju plant by over 50% within the next six years, under a 400-billion Won ($363 million) investment.

February 17, 2015
·
By Generic people page

Insights

Top stories across markets

Lower feed demand cuts Mexico’s 2020 corn import outlook: GCMA

Lower than expected feed demand is likely to reduce Mexico’s corn imports in 2020, with local consultancy firm Grupo…

November 4, 2020

US biofuels sector faces squeeze as presidential outlooks collide

US ethanol and biodiesel producers could find themselves facing an uncertain future no matter what the outcome of the US…

November 4, 2020

By: John McGarrity

Chile’s copper production drops 0.8% in September on Escondida shortfall

Chilean copper production was 0.8% lower year on year in September due to lower output from Escondida, the country’s copper commission, Cochilco, said on Tuesday November 3.

November 3, 2020

By: Renato Rostás

SocGen resigns LME Category II and LMEprecious memberships

The London Metal Exchange has approved the resignation of French bank Société Générale from its Category II and LMEprecious membership structure, outlining in a note to members on Tuesday November 3 that the entity will no longer trade as a general clearing member of LMEClear with immediate effect.

November 3, 2020

By: Hassan Butt

Key topics and special interest hubs

Browse our special interest content hubs to get deeper insights into the biggest issues across commodity markets

2025 outlooks

Trade policies

Critical minerals

Green steel

Recycling batteries

Electric car charge sign with wind turbines on background

Supply chains

Procurement insights

Methodology

We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals

Learn more

Fast Forward podcast

The definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets. From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered.

Subscribe now

Hotter Commodities

In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.

Find out more

Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of these familiar names:

Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Palm Oil Analytics • Random Lengths • Hardwood Market Report
• FastMarkets and more

Talk to us

Whether you’re interested in learning how to become a customer from our sales teams or looking to get in touch with one of our reporters, we’re here for you.

Speak to our team

Why use a price reporting agency?

Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.

Learn more

Our insights

Discover our global market insights into commodity markets. See what's trending in the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new generation energy markets.