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Iron ore price set for 3rd weekly rise on China demand
Iron ore futures were poised for a third straight weekly rise as prices largely consolidated gains on Friday, with improving demand in top consumer China countering higher portside inventories.
Stainless steel prices in Asia robust and rising
Stainless steel prices in Asia are robust and rising due to a significant market recovery. Supply situation in some markets remains tense. And the reporting season starts in Asia. Significant earnings growth expected for IT,…
March 2024 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2024, a 4.3% decrease compared to March 2023.
US increased rolled steel imports by 14.7% m/m in March
In March 2024, US steelmakers increased imports of rolled steel products by 14.7% compared to February this year, to 2 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
United Steel Supply opening facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville, investing up to $10 million
One of the largest steel processors and distributors in the U.S. will be opening a 100,000-square-foot facility at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville site.
China’s strong iron ore imports diverge from weak steel output
China’s first quarter imports of iron ore and its domestic production of the steel raw material both rose strongly, but output of crude steel fell.
Steel industry reacts to Nucor’s new weekly published HRC price
Is this an attempt to stabilize steel prices in the U.S.?
Once again: Who pays for tariffs on Chinese steel?
Back in 2018, tariffs were all over the headlines. Then-President Donald Trump imposed a number of different duties on goods the U.S. imports, including some on aluminum and steel made in China. And when President…
US steelmakers support Biden’s position on Chinese steel imports
Industry associations are concerned about the growth of steel exports from China to world markets
Biden to call for higher tariffs on Chinese steel
President Joe Biden is calling on Wednesday for sharply higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese metal products as part of a package of policies aimed at pleasing steelworkers in the swing state of Pennsylvania, at the…
ArcelorMittal raises prices for long products in the EU by €20/t
The company took this step amid of reduced inventory levels in the supply chain in the market
China March iron ore imports edge up, steel exports near 8-year high
China's iron ore imports in March rose about 0.5% from a year earlier, customs data showed on Friday, amid expectations that demand will pick up after the Lunar New Year holiday break as steelmakers typically…
Rising energy prices affect the Spanish steel industry
The country's steel companies need the government's support in matters of decarbonization
Global rebar prices continue to stagnate
Global rebar prices declined in most major regions in early April. The main negative factor remains unfavorable conditions in the Chinese steel market and weak demand.
Nippon Steel Bid to Buy US Steel Gets Extended Antitrust Review
he US Justice Department has opened an extended antitrust investigation into Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion takeover bid for United States Steel Corp., creating additional legal hurdles to completing the deal, according to three people familiar…
worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2024
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2024 and 2025. worldsteel forecasts that this year demand will see a 1.7% rebound to reach 1,793 Mt.…
Iron ore prices in 2024 will be at $99-100/t – Capital Economics
Iron ore prices in 2024 will range between $99-100 per tonne. In the second quarter and fourth quarter, prices will be at $100/t, and in the third quarter – $99/t.