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 –...
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
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
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
Feb 27, 2025 | Stainless Espresso
27 February 2025 – The US government plans to impose tariffs on EU exports in the near future, President Donald Trump announced yesterday ahead of a cabinet meeting at the White House. Taiwanese stainless steel producers raise prices for March. And the EU steel...
Feb 26, 2025 | Stainless Espresso
26 February 2025 – Asian nickel pig iron prices have risen almost continuously since the beginning of the year and have reached a new high today. Executive Order from US President Donald Trump targets copper imports into the United States. Source