US aluminum premiums rise to record highs – Stainless Espresso

Mar 6, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

6 March 2025 – Physical US aluminum premiums have risen by more than 60% since the beginning of 2025 and have recently broken a new record. Aluminum prices on SHFE and LME up again. Chinese stock markets jump upwards. And EU steel mills are buying up sanctioned...

Nickel prices on SHFE and LME continue to rise – Stainless Espresso

Mar 5, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

5 March 2025 – Nickel prices on the European commodity exchange LME climbed to their highest level in six weeks yesterday. On the SHFE today, they even reached their highest level since October 2024. Economic recovery needs free markets and free trade –...

US: Punitive tariffs against China doubled to 20% – Stainless Espresso

Mar 4, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

4 March 2025 – Yesterday, US President Donald Trump enacted the new punitive tariffs against goods from Canada and Mexico and doubled them to 20% against China. Germany relies on special assets: investments strengthen economy and defence. Source

The European child must finally grow up – Stainless Espresso

Mar 3, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

3 March 2025 – Asian equity markets jumped today in response to strong Chinese PMI data. Stainless steel scrap prices and nickel are rising. And once again, the European child needs to grow up! Source

Nickel ore prices in Indonesia up 4% on Friday – Stainless Espresso

Feb 28, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

28 February 2025 – Prices for Indonesian nickel ore have risen again this week. In addition, the Indonesian government’s new foreign exchange control on natural resources is likely to have a further impact on commodity prices. Source