During the last three months the price differentials for steel products globally have started to take a clear direction as a result of the uncertainty raised by new trade barriers.

The domino effect began with US 232 tariffs. As a result, three months later, some major steel markets such as …

Raw material prices globally remained under pressure last week following the announcement by the US authorities to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Europe, Canada and Mexico. This has further confirmed that the near future of the market will be dominated by trade issues and increasing barriers.

The iron …

In April the global capacity utilisation rate at crude steel mills reached almost 77%. That represents a four-year high, thanks to continuing recovery in output driven by China and followed by the majority of the top steelmaking countries, according to the latest data from the World Steel Association (worldsteel). In …

Last week iron ore prices started to correct quite rapidly on the back of weaker sentiment in the Chinese finished steel market. The fall is currently continuing and could well have a quick impact on the market globally. This happened while some key trade discussions globally are continuing to cause …