Level playing field: US Section 232 tariffs fairer than EU safeguard measure – Stainless Espresso

Mar 11, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

11 March 2025 – The European Commission (EC) never tires of invoking the level playing field. Yet the EC itself has created some of the most unfair conditions on the European market. With countless market protection measures specifically on steel products, it...

Asian nickel prices continue rally – Stainless Espresso

Mar 10, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

10 February 2025 – Nickel prices on the SHFE, LME and on the spot market have only known one direction for weeks: upwards. At the start of the week, SHFE contracts once again rose sharply. At the same time, nickel ore prices have risen by almost 20 % since the...

Aluminum market with more than 600,000 tons deficit in 2025 – Stainless Espresso

Mar 7, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

7 March 2025 – Analysts currently assume that there could be a deficit in aluminum supply of more than 600,000 tons in 2025. Prices for Asian nickel rose again today (Friday). Spot market prices for stainless steel follow nickel trend. Source

US aluminum premiums rise to record highs – Stainless Espresso

Mar 6, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

6 March 2025 – Physical US aluminum premiums have risen by more than 60% since the beginning of 2025 and have recently broken a new record. Aluminum prices on SHFE and LME up again. Chinese stock markets jump upwards. And EU steel mills are buying up sanctioned...

Nickel prices on SHFE and LME continue to rise – Stainless Espresso

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 –...

US: Punitive tariffs against China doubled to 20% – Stainless Espresso

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

The European child must finally grow up – Stainless Espresso

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

Nickel ore prices in Indonesia up 4% on Friday – Stainless Espresso

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

US: Additional tariffs on EU exports coming soon – Stainless Espresso

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...

Nickel pig iron prices reach new record high for the year – Stainless Espresso

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