EU Trade Chief in Washington for Steel Talks – Stainless Espresso

Apr 23, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

23 April 2026 – EU steel producers are once again trying to push through price increases. Base metals remain stable at a high level. EU trade chief in Washington for steel talks. Source

Stainless Steel: EU Alloy Surcharges for May 2026 Rise – The Stainless Espresso

Apr 22, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

22 April 2026 – Base metals briefly dipped at the start of the week before recovering ground as early as Tuesday, posting modest gains. EU stainless steel producers’ alloy surcharges for May 2026 are rising again across the dominant grades. Source

Supply Shortages Support Aluminium and Copper Prices – Stainless Espresso

Apr 21, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

21 April 2026 – US crude steel production reached approximately 80% capacity utilisation last week. Supply shortages are supporting aluminium and copper prices. Source

EU Steel Producer: Heavy Fine Imposed for Emissions Violations – Stainless Espresso

Apr 20, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

20 April 2026 – A steel producer in the Netherlands has been hit with a seven-figure penalty by the competent authority after violating emissions regulations. Base metals posted strong gains versus the prior week. Source

The Aluminium Paradox: Scrap Must Stay, Products May Leave – Stainless Espresso

Apr 17, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

17 April 2026 – Recycling Europe sharply criticises EU trade policy on aluminium scrap. Nickel prices at the London Metal Exchange (LME) have gained over $1,000 per tonne in a week. European stainless steel: order books full, prices rising. Source