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    • This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process. Full details of the price covered by this consultation can be found here. 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 […]
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    • Sentiment in the voluntary carbon market remained cautious in the week to Wednesday April 9, with limited trading and rising regulatory uncertainty. Improved Forest Management (IFM) credits drew limited interest as market participants weighed macroeconomic headwinds and shifting US policy signals.
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    • 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 […]
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    • 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.
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    • 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 […]
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    • 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 […]
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    • 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 […]
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    • 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.
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    • 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 […]
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    • 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 […]
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