Jan 21, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
21 January 2026 – EU rolling capacities for steel are reportedly operating close to maximum utilisation since autumn last year. German steel producers achieved significant efficiency gains in 2025. Source
Jan 20, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
20 January 2026 – EU stainless steel mills significantly increased their imports of stainless steel slabs in 2025. One country of origin in particular stands out with an increase of more than 350%, casting a harsh spotlight on the European Commission’s...
Jan 19, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
19 January 2026 – Despite renewed tariff announcements from the United States directed at Europe, prices for base metals such as nickel, aluminium, and copper have remained relatively unaffected in Asian trading. An analysis published by Deutsche Bank on 19...
Jan 16, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
16 January 2026 – Raw material prices have largely stabilised and moved sideways following the contract rollover on the SHFE and LME. Asian stainless steel prices remained robust amid rising demand. Is thyssenkrupp’s steel division facing further job cuts?...
Jan 15, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
15 January 2026 – Following the announcement by Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) that it intends to cut nickel mining quotas by up to 34%, nickel and stainless steel prices in Asia moved higher. At the same time, the...
Jan 14, 2026 | Stainless Espresso
14 January 2026 – Nickel prices on the LME rose above the USD 18,000 mark again today. Media reports once more suggested that the Indonesian government could set RKAB mining quotas for 2026 at between 250 and 260 million tonnes of nickel ore. Source
