Global Steel and Stainless Steel Demand Is Growing – Stainless Espresso

Mar 10, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

10 March 2026 – Forecasts pointing to rising global demand for steel and stainless steel in 2026 may prove accurate. In the stainless steel sector, several regions could even face supply shortages. Association warns: CBAM acting as a penalty tariff, import costs...

Aluminium Prices Approach All-Time High – Stainless Espresso

Mar 9, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

9 March 2026 – The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other is continuing to push aluminium prices higher, bringing them close to the record levels reached in 2022. Meanwhile, a Member of the European Parliament has filed a...

CBAM Costs: Dutch Parliament Calls on Government to Act – Stainless Espresso

Mar 6, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

6 March 2026 – Prices for steel from Europe continue to rise. EU steel producers are demanding what amounts to an “unconditional basic income” from the Commission. High CBAM costs: the Dutch Parliament calls on the government to take action....

Parliament Suspends Work on EU-US Trade Deal – Stainless Espresso

Mar 5, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

5 March 2026 – The European Parliament’s trade committee has once again suspended work on the EU-US trade deal despite opposition from the European People’s Party. Asian base metals moved sideways on Thursday. China announced plans to gradually...

Aluminium Prices Rise Sharply – Stainless Espresso

Mar 4, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

4 March 2026 – The conflict between the United States and Iran is currently pushing aluminium prices higher. Instead of granting an exemption under CBAM, the European Commission now intends to suspend MFN tariffs on fertilizers, while simultaneously...