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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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    • Carbon markets updates: latest on carbon credit insurance and CORSIA, SAF demand and carbon removals
      The latest updates (Mar25) in the global carbon markets highlight significant strides in nature-based and innovative carbon removal projects. From Koko securing MIGA insurance in a potential boon to future CORSIA supply, Arup's £1 million investment in UK rewilding efforts to Airbus testing sustainable aviation fuel demand.
      April 30, 2025
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    • Aircraft, Airliner, Airplane
      Southwest Airlines to divest renewables and SAF projects: industry sources
      Southwest Airlines is in the process of divesting all investment in renewables and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), multiple industry sources told Fastmarkets on Monday April 28
      April 30, 2025
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      By Wendy Dulaney
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    Copper rattled by tariffs, clarity yet to come | Hotter Commodities

    The global copper market has finally received the widely anticipated news that imports to the US will be tariffed from August 1. The finer details of the tariffs, including their scope, and whether key copper-exporting nations like Chile, Canada and Peru will be exempt, remain unclear.

    July 10, 2025
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    By: Andrea Hotter
    LME copper slides on Trump 50% tariff threat

    LME copper prices took a significant hit following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a potential 50% tariff on copper imports. The uncertainty surrounding the timeline and implementation of the tariff has left market participants hesitant, with analysts noting its immediate impact on price momentum and trading activity.

    July 10, 2025
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    By: Benjamin Wein
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    Understand how recent tariff decisions are affecting the European pulp and paper industry and trade with the US market.

    July 10, 2025
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    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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