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    • Delayed publication of Turkish long and semi-finished steel prices
      Due to the Labor Day public holiday in Turkey on Thursday May 1, these prices will be published instead on May 2, in accordance with Fastmarkets’ policy. This change was not initially noted on Fastmarkets’ 2025 pricing schedule. The pricing schedule has now been updated. The affected prices are: MB-STE-0119 steel reinforcing bar (rebar), export, fob […]
      May 1, 2025
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      By Ross Yeo
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    • Trump's first 100 days steel tariffs impact
      Trump’s first 100 days: effects on steel industry and what lies ahead
      Trump’s first 100 days in his second term have reignited debates over the impact of tariffs on the US steel industry. While the administration claims tariffs protect American jobs and boost the economy, experts point to rising costs and uncertainties affecting businesses. From higher steel prices to strained trade relations, the effects are already being felt, leaving many questioning the future of US steel and related markets.
      May 1, 2025
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      By Alesha Alkaff
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    • Final decision on open consultation on methodology for European high carbon ferro-chrome price assessments
      This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process. Fastmarkets received no feedback requiring further consultation and therefore no changes will be made to the methodologies at this stage. Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found on the Fastmarkets dashboard. This consultation sought to ensure that […]
      May 1, 2025
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      By Claire Patel-Campbell
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    • Final decision on open consultation on methodology for ferro-molybdenum in-whs Rotterdam; molybdic oxide in-whs Rotterdam, Busan price assessments
      This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process. No feedback was received and therefore no changes will be made to the methodologies at this stage. Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found on the Fastmarkets dashboard. https://dashboard.fastmarkets.com/a/5226897/open-consultation-on-annual-methodology-review-for-ferro-molybdenum-in-whs-rotterdam-molybdic-oxide-in-whs-rotterdam-busan-pricing-notice This consultation sought to ensure that our methodologies […]
      May 1, 2025
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      By Claire Patel-Campbell
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    • Open consultation on methodology review for wheat FOB Germany prices
      This consultation, which is open until May 30, 2025, seeks 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 all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]
      May 1, 2025
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      By Karim El-Afany
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    • Random Lengths launches annual open consultation
      Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on pricing methodologies for Random Lengths and Random Lengths International as part of its annual methodology review process.
      April 30, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    • Fastmarkets launches heavy rare earth price in Europe to track fractured market
      Market uncertainty has risen sharply following the introduction of Chinese export controls on products made from seven heavy rare earth elements, including gadolinium, on April 4. Fastmarkets has launched a new high-purity gadolinium oxide price in Europe – gadolinium oxide 99.99%- 99.999%, ex-warehouse Rotterdam, $/kg – to provide much needed transparency to a supply chain […]
      April 30, 2025
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      By Yolande Peters
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    • Correction to bismuth 99.99% Bi min, in-whs Rotterdam on April 30
      The lower end of the range was originally incorrectly published due to a procedure lapse. The price was originally published at $28-32 per lb. The bismuth 99.99% Bi min, in-whs Rotterdam assessment has since been corrected to $25-32 per lb. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. This price is part of the Fastmarkets […]
      April 30, 2025
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      By Julienne Raboca
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    • US Port Fees
      US port fee proposals to have little effect on China amid healthy bulk ship orders
      China's shipbuilding sector remains strong despite proposed US tariffs, leading the industry for the 15th consecutive year in 2024 with 55.7% of global completions and 74.1% of new orders. Chinese shipyards benefit from low labor costs, efficient supply chains and competitive steel prices, offering vessels at significantly lower costs than US equivalents. High demand for materials and next-gen vessels further reinforces China's dominance in global shipbuilding.
      April 30, 2025
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      By Zihuan Pan, Jessica Long
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    • Discontinuation of Spain rotogravure SC, LWC prices
      As previously communicated, the decision to discontinue these assessments reflects changes in the printing market in the region. The last assessments for the LWC and SC rotogravure grades were published on April 3, 2025, reflecting March prices. The affected prices are: FP-GP-0055 SC rotogravure reels 56-g, Spain, €/tonneFP-GP-0057 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, Spain, €/tonne To provide feedback on […]
      April 30, 2025
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      By Sharon Levrez
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    Steelmaking in Europe: Key takeaways from the Eurometal event

    Key talking points from the 75th anniversary event of European steel distributors’ association Eurometal, held July 2-3 in Luxembourg and attended by Fastmarkets.

    July 9, 2025
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    By: Julia Bolotova
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    Vegoils futures traded broadly in positive territory on Wednesday July 1. In Asia, crude palm oil (CPO) futures rose steadily on higher related vegoils, while soyoil futures rallied on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange amid a drop in US stocks and as US biofuels developments were in focus.

    July 8, 2025
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    This is a sample of Fastmarkets’ weekly recap of the main movements in global cash markets.

    July 8, 2025
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    The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is already seeing wide-scale support for its recently launched Claims Code of Practice, VCMI technical director, markets and standards, Ana Carolina Avzaradel Szklo told Fastmarkets in an exclusive interview.

    July 8, 2025
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    By: Laura Roberts
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