Stainless Espresso: 70% of companies have problems procuring materials such as steel
August 27, 2021 – As reported by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), 49% of companies in Germany have difficulties procuring steel. The Ifo Institute even says that 70% of companies are unable to procure sufficient starting...
Stainless Espresso: Nickel fundamentals remain positive
Nickel fundamentals remain positive. While BHP expects a demand growth of 500% for battery nickel, a Chinese producer stops production. Nickel futures on LME and SHFE seem to have noticed this as well. The World Bureau of Metal Statistics has identified a shortfall of...
Stainless Espresso: Commodity prices continue to rise
August 25, 2021 – Commodity prices continued to rise today. Nickel and aluminum futures have risen. US infrastructure package continues to take shape and is expected to be passed this year. Despite rising capacity utilization, U.S. steel prices to continue to...