Steel First sister company AMM has adjusted the publishing schedule for its merchant bar, reinforcing bar, special bar quality and wire rod price assessments with effect from Friday May 1.

Global scrap markets were looking for a clear direction, with international prices inching upward, while demand was moderate during the working week from Monday June 19 to Friday June 23.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday October 9.

The global long steel market has reached its bottom level, with activity expected to pick up in the near term, according to the rebar sector’s global organisation.

Steel First has increased the frequency of three China domestic steel product price assessments from weekly to daily.

While the winter season begins in China, the ferrous market is wondering whether Chinese steelmakers will continue to move toward higher-grade, lower-impurity iron ore - an affinity they have demonstrated over the last two years.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Thursday March 28 that are worth another look.

Steel billet prices in the global markets showed mixed dynamics during the working week from Monday May 7 to Friday May 11.

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories affecting the steel market over the past week.

Millions of tonnes of material are likely to be redirected to steel markets outside of the United States if US President Donald Trump levies strict tariffs or quotas on imports after the Section 232 investigation.