Steel: EU sanctions against Russian intermediate products – Stainless Espresso
4 September 2023 – From the end of September, new EU sanctions against Russian steel products will come into force – this time against steel and iron precursors in finished products. The latest US labour market data point to easing and Asian nickel prices...
Nickel prices start September 2023 on a positive note – Stainless Espresso
1 September 2023 – Asian nickel prices rose on September 1. Tight availability and strong demand appear to be the driving forces here. Freight rates from Asia to North America have jumped, in some cases significantly, indicating an increase in demand there. And...
Indonesian nickel ore capacities already exhausted? – Stainless Espresso
August 31, 2023 – After some significant price jumps for Indonesian nickel ore due to a shortage of raw materials, the first companies now appear to be buying from the Philippines to cover their requirements. And Asian raw material prices continue to develop...