Nov 24, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 24, 2021 – The global shortage of raw materials and semi-finished stainless steel and aluminium products continues. This is also reflected in the decline in global crude steel production in October 2021. The current situation is no better for aluminium...
Nov 23, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 23, 2021 – European spot market for plates is getting bullish. Plate producers focusing on project markets. Plates spot market with low availability and rising prices. Steel producers in China’s Hebei province have to reduce crude steel production...
Nov 22, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 22, 2021 – Use the off-season now for strategic stainless steel purchasing ahead of the Chinese Luna New Year 2022 (LNY 2022). Opportunities in the Asian market are great. Freight costs likely to rise again soon. Base metals started Monday on a positive...
Nov 20, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 20, 2021 – Shortly before the close of trading on Friday afternoon, nickel surpassed $20,000 per ton on the LME in London this week. The signs of a renewed nickel upward trend had already been noticeable during the week. So we are looking forward to the...
Nov 19, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 19, 2021 – After an accident at a large Chinese aluminium smelter in Yunnan province, aluminium prices jumped today by more than 3% in some cases. EU HRC prices are stable and are expected to rise further from January 2022. German group Thyssenkrupp is...
Nov 18, 2021 | Stainless Espresso
November 18, 2021 – The European Commission (EC) has today imposed final anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled stainless steel products from India and Indonesia. This means that anti-dumping duties of up to 35.3% will be imposed with immediate effect. EC imposes...
