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Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on its pricing methodology and product specifications for ferrous metals, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. The consultation, which was open until April 2, sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical ferrous metals markets, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commission […]
The decision to launch this price follows a one-month consultation that started on March 5 and ended on April 4, 2026. The price specifications is as follows: MB-STE-0952 Electrical steel, cold-rolled grain oriented, ex-whs Eastern China, $/tonneQuality: B23R085 & 23QG085, thickness 0.23 mm, width 1,000 mmQuantity: 10 tonnes minimumLocation: Ex-warehouse ShanghaiTiming: 1-2 weeksUnit: USD/tonnePayment terms: Prompt payment upon deliveryPublication: Every second week, Friday 4-6pm Shanghai […]
The decision follows a one-month consultation period, which ended on April 6. Please note that Fastmarkets will increase the publication frequency to weekly from what was originally proposed. This frequency change is in line with feedback received during the proposal phase. This frequency change follows changes in Brazil’s import environment, including the introduction of anti-dumping measures […]
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