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China's iron ore and steel futures posted gains on Tuesday following a meeting led by President Xi Jinping, during which the country's leaders pledged to introduce new measures to bolster the faltering economy. The…
Turkish steel producer, Kardemir has reduced wire rod prices, according to its latest price list. The company has revised the price of its 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade wire rod to USD 600 per ton EXW, indicating a decrease…
UAE’s Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA) has announced that it will keep rebar prices unchanged for August production. The company will continue offering rebar at AED 2,450 (USD 667) per ton CPT Abu Dhabi and AED 2,458 (USD…
Dalian iron ore futures faced downward pressure on Monday due to concerns over repayment issues at two major developers in China, which further deepened the crisis in the property sector. Country Garden and Dalian…
Turkey's scrap import prices witnessed a significant decline as buyers secured cargoes at lower prices. Scrap import offers for the Turkish market now stand at about USD 355 per ton CFR, marking a decrease of USD 10-15…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Thursday amid expectations of further stimulus measures by the Chinese government to bolster the struggling economy. Deputy head of the state economic planner, Li Chunlin, announced that…
Turkish steel producer, Kardemir has announced new rebar prices, according to its latest price list. The company has implemented a price reduction for rebar sizes ranging from 12-32 mm, setting the new rate at TRY…
Dalian coking coal futures increased sharply on Wednesday following the disclosure of fatal accidents at coal mines in Shanxi and Liaoning provinces. These incidents have sparked concerns over the potential impact on…
Iron ore futures experienced a recovery on Tuesday, buoyed by market optimism regarding potential stimulus measures from the Chinese government to revitalize the sluggish economy. China's economic recovery showed signs…
The mood in the European HRC market was strongly negative last week due to limited demand and a seasonal activity slowdown. Offers from integrated Northwest European mills have been limited as some have full order books…
Iron ore futures experienced a decline on Monday due to disappointing Chinese economic data, which dampened market sentiments. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China's gross domestic product (GDP)…
Turkey's scrap import prices continue to face downward pressure as the demand for finished steel remains lackluster. Scrap import offers for the Turkish market are in the range of USD 365-370 per ton CFR, representing a…
Iron ore futures continued their upward trajectory on Friday, supported by expectations of additional stimulus measures. China's post-pandemic recovery has significantly slowed after a strong start in the first quarter…
Turkey's major steel producer, Kardemir has decreased steel sections prices, according to the company's new price list. The company's latest price range for IPE-NPU (160-550 mm) now stands at USD 700-820 per ton EXW…
Iron ore prices continued to climb on Thursday, bolstered by expectations of additional stimulus measures and dwindling inventory levels at Chinese ports. However, concerns over weakening export data dampened demand…
Turkish steel producer, Kardemir has reduced billet and wire rod prices, according to its latest price list. The company’s S235JR grade billet is now offered at USD 525 per ton EXW, a decrease from the previous rate of…
Iron ore and steel futures experienced gains on Wednesday, buoyed by positive market sentiments driven by expectations of additional stimulus measures and robust loan data. The China Securities Journal, a state-backed…
Steel mills in India are experiencing a slowdown in demand in domestic markets, leading to a decrease in prices. Several factors contribute to the declining demand, including the monsoon season and seasonal weakness…
Despite the Chinese government's recent stimulus measures aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the troubled property sector, iron ore futures remained rangebound on Tuesday. The central bank's announcement of an…
Pakistan's flat steel manufacturers, International Steels Limited (ISL) and Aisha Steel, have announced a price reduction for CRC and galvanized coil for the domestic market. This marks the first adjustment in prices…
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