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Fastmarkets proposes to narrow the optimized range for MB-IRO-0020 iron ore fines, % Si VIU, cfr Qingdao, $/dmt, effective from August 3.

North American EV demand is slowing with BEV adoption declining while hybrid vehicle sales gain momentum, prompting automakers to reset strategies amid policy shifts and trade pressures.

A tentative easing of tensions in the Middle East has failed to convince market participants that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will quickly return to pre-conflict norms, panellists said at Fastmarkets’ Iron Ore Decoded 2026 conference, held during Singapore International Ferrous Week.

India’s drive toward 300 million tonnes per year of steelmaking capacity by 2030 is on track from a capacity standpoint, but panellists at Fastmarkets’ Iron Ore Decoded 2026 conference said the country’s domestic iron ore base is likely to fall short of supporting that growth.

Fastmarkets proposes a methodology update to its AG-GRS-0005 Lard, fob Chicago, cts/lb price assessment, effective Tuesday August 4.

Fastmarkets proposes a methodology update to its AG-TLW-0005 Edible tallow, fob Chicago, cts/lb and AG-TLW-0006 Technical tallow, fob Chicago, cts/lb, effective Tuesday August 4.

Fastmarkets proposes a methodology update to its AG-GRS-0013 Yellow grease, fob Carolinas, cts/lb price assessment, effective Tuesday August 4.

Fastmarkets proposes the discontinuation of its AG-GRS-0012 Yellow grease, fob US Pacific Northwest, cts/lb and AG-GRS-0010 Yellow grease, fob New York, cts/lb effective Tuesday November 3, amid a period of sustained illiquidity in these markets.

Fastmarkets proposes the discontinuation of its AG-UCO-0004 Used cooking oil, delivered Atlantic Seaboard, cts/lb and AG-UCO-0006 Used cooking oil, delivered Southeast US, cts/lb price assessments effective Tuesday November 3, amid a period of sustained illiquidity in these markets.

Fastmarkets proposes to launch a tantalum, 99.8-99.9% Ta, cif US/Europe, $/kg price assessment, effective August 7, pending feedback.

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