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- Stainless steel prices forecast to commence gradual recovery
Stainless steel prices forecast to commence gradual recovery
10.06.2020The coronavirus outbreak has severely affected the global stainless steel sector. Although end-user manufacturing facilities are gradually resuming operations, activity levels continue to be considerably below those witnessed pre-Covid-19. - Automotive Industry’s Recovery Delayed by Covid-19
Automotive Industry’s Recovery Delayed by Covid-19
02.06.2020The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic brought many car factories, around the world, to a complete standstill. - European Commission proposes alterations to steel safeguard measures
European Commission proposes alterations to steel safeguard measures
02.06.2020Following the conclusion of the second review period, the European Commission has notified the World Trade Organisation of its proposed amendments to existing steel safeguard measures. - Stainless Steel Order Volumes Remain Low, amid Ongoing Pandemic
Stainless Steel Order Volumes Remain Low, amid Ongoing Pandemic
29.05.2020In the United States, buyers of stainless steel are purchasing minimal quantities, at present. Companies are reluctant to commit to new forward orders because of the uncertain economic environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. - Global Stainless Steel Market Faces Protracted Recovery from Covid-19
Global Stainless Steel Market Faces Protracted Recovery from Covid-19
29.05.2020Stainless steel purchasing activity remained at a fairly high level during the first quarter of 2020, as customers continued work on ongoing projects, or took delivery of material from existing contracts. - Polish Steel Demand Mixed as Prices Decline
Polish Steel Demand Mixed as Prices Decline
28.05.2020MEPS recorded a decrease in the price of steel products across the board in Poland, this month. Nonetheless, discounts from the mills did little to prompt an uptick in buying activity. - Brazilian Flat Product Prices Stabilise, while Mexican Values Fall
Brazilian Flat Product Prices Stabilise, while Mexican Values Fall
27.05.2020In Brazil, prices of coil and plate are relatively steady, amid reduced purchasing from distributors and depressed end-user consumption. - US Steelmakers Announce Second Round of Price Hikes, But Will They Stick?
US Steelmakers Announce Second Round of Price Hikes, But Will They Stick?
26.05.2020US steel producers increased their list prices, in the past few days. This follows an initial announcement, in late April/early May, when domestic mills attempted to draw a line in the sand to halt the recent freefall in steel selling values. - World Crude Steel Production Slumps by 13% in April
World Crude Steel Production Slumps by 13% in April
26.05.2020World crude steel production is estimated to fallen by 13.0 percent, year-on-year, to 131.1 million tonnes in April, according to a recent release by the World Steel Association (worldsteel). - Southern European Prices Fall as Lockdown Eases
Southern European Prices Fall as Lockdown Eases
22.05.2020Spanish society is slowly adapting to the relaxation of some anti-coronavirus measures. Many steel distributors are back at work, selling mainly to industrial clients rather than the auto sector. - Northern European Longs Prices Under Pressure as Southern Mills Resume Production
Northern European Longs Prices Under Pressure as Southern Mills Resume Production
21.05.2020Long steel product mills, in Spain and Italy, have resumed operations but demand, in their home markets, is poor. Consequently, as they seek new markets, selling values are expected to fall, in northern Europe.
