The LME nickel contract and robust economic data – Stainless Espresso

Apr 4, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

4 April 2023 – Is the LME diluting the nickel contract with its announcement of changes? Or did something slip through the cracks? Robust economic data from Japan. Little liquidity stress in the US financial sector. And mining and mining stocks in good buying...

China: Construction sector in best mood in 12 years – Stainless Espresso

Apr 3, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

3 April 2023 – The Economy in China is gaining momentum. This is not only shown by the relevant indices, but also by the Chinese construction industry, which is considered an important factor for steel and stainless steel demand. Nickel prices in Asia are rising...

EU: Growing quality problems with stainless steel? – Stainless Espresso

Mar 31, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

31 March 2023 – Quality problems at well-known Taiwanese stainless steel producers seem to be due to the use of inferior primary products. At the same time, the same problem appears to be occurring with European stainless steel producers. Is there possibly a...

EU Safeguard Measure: Northern Ireland with its own quota? – Stainless Espresso

Mar 30, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

30 March 2023 – Northern Ireland is to get its own EU Safeguard Tariff Rate Quota for imports from the UK, according to the European Commission. And U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal request related to Trump-era Section 232 Tariffs on steel. Source

Taiwan: stainless steel input material running short? – Stainless Espresso

Mar 29, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

29 March 2023 – Market sources from Taiwan report that starting materials for certain stainless steel grades and sizes are in short supply or not available at all. The EU is agreeing on new instruments for coercive measures. And the EU Carbon Price has dropped...

Scrap and nickel in stronger demand, but still in short supply – Stainless Espresso

Mar 28, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

28 March 2023 – Chinese nickel demand continues to meet tight availability. And rising scrap prices are reported from Turkey and Europe, meeting strong demand and tight supplies. And economic sentiment in Asia continues to improve. Source

Indian stainless steel products blocked in Antwerp – Stainless Espresso

Mar 27, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

27 March 2023 – Stainless steel products from India’s Jindal Group are blocked by customs in Antwerp, Europe, because they were apparently destined for Russia. The group is furious, but remains silent on important information about the background. Positive...

SHFE Nickel jumps almost 4% on Friday – Stainless Espresso

Mar 24, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

24 March 2023 – Nickel prices on the SHFE jumped today, Friday, in some cases by more than 4%. LME is following suit. Stainless steel buyers must now be quick. Market prices and raw material mix show that new price bottom for stainless steel has been reached....

EU CBAM: Will Indian steel become up to 35% more expensive? – Stainless Espresso

Mar 23, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

23 March 2023 – Things are not going well for Indian steel at the moment. It would like to have a free trade agreement with the EU, but the Carbon Border Tax CBAM could make Indian steel up to 35% more expensive to import into the EU. Trafigura CEO warns that...

Is the next commodities supercycle coming? – Stainless Espresso

Mar 22, 2023 | Stainless Espresso

22 March 2023 – Another financial services provider sees a possible supercycle for commodities coming due to major shifts in capital flows. LME chaos is getting more and more confusing: Does everyone have a hand in it now? What will happen tomorrow? And...