Aug 1, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
1 August 2022 – Nickel prices have been rising again for a fortnight. On the LME already by about 30%. On the SHFE even more. The new state-owned commodity giant China Mineral Resources Group is to consolidate China’s purchasing power on the global...
Jul 29, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
29 July 2022 – The Asian SHFE continued its positive trend in base metals today. A positive signal at the turn of the month. European futures are also friendly. Source
Jul 28, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
28 July 2022 – Indian steelmakers are adding boron to their steel alloys to avoid export tax. This is what Indian media report. However, the addition of boron in even the smallest quantities significantly changes the composition of the steel. This poses great...
Jul 27, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
27 July 2022 – EC launches anti-circumvention investigation against stainless steel imports from Turkey. Suspicion: deliberate circumvention of anti-dumping measures against hot rolled stainless steel sheets and coils originating in Indonesia. Economic booster:...
Jul 26, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
July 26, 2022 – More and more nickel products end up on Western sanctions lists, such as nickel hydroxide. The jungle of import and export restrictions is almost impossible to navigate, making trade of related products a dangerous legal gamble. At the same time,...
Jul 25, 2022 | Stainless Espresso
25 July 2022 – Not only in Europe, but also internationally, steel producers are expecting rising demand and higher prices for Q3 2022. Good market sentiment and an increase in enquiries are reported. Nickel futures up in Asia. Commodity exchange does not want...
