South African scrap export ban extended – Stainless Espresso
16 June 2023 – The South African government has extended the existing scrap export ban on certain ferrous and non-ferrous waste for another 6 months. Japanese stainless steel producers hike prices again. LME and SHFE nickel prices up 11% since end of May. And...
Chinese steel stocks down, India in buying mood, EU next? – Stainless Espresso
15 June 2023 – Steel demand has picked up significantly since the beginning of June, as can be seen not only from falling inventories in China but also from significantly higher demand from India. And in the European Union, too, there are increasing voices that...
China cuts key interest rate, nickel price jumps upward – Stainless Espresso
14 June 2023 – China surprisingly cut standing lending facility interest rates, which was very positively received by the markets. Nickel prices reacted promptly. The EU goes on a buying spree for critical commodities in Mercosur countries – but does it...