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EU steel demand signals stability after three-year decline
"Prospects of the economy and the steel market for 2026-2027 – report for the first quarter", published by The World publishing house...
American auto industry associations urge Trump to prevent Chinese automakers from entering the US market
Leading American auto industry associations are putting pressure on the government to take a tough stance against Chinese automakers, warning that...
The European market for long positions is "tense and static," attempts are being made to raise prices, but demand is still low
The European long position market remained "tense and static" this week, including for manufacturers...
Italian sections, a shopping bar offer price increases
Italian long products manufacturers are raising prices, as are other European plants...
Weakening of ETS in EU will hinder competitiveness-enhancing investments: coalition
The weakening of the EU's Emissions trading System (ETS) in order to ease pressure on industry will lead to lower investment...
VDMA opens a new regional branch in Benelux
German Association of Mechanical Engineering and Crop Production, Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und...
European HRC prices continue to rise as factories reduce production amid deteriorating import forecasts
European prices for hot-rolled coils have increased due to suppliers limiting the number of tonnages offered due to rising prices...
Federacciai seeks suspension of ETS for Italy
Antonio Gozzi, president of Federacciai, is calling for a temporary suspension of emissions...
Unesco requires competitive energy for steel production
The Spanish steel industry Association Unesco has expressed concern about the recent rise in energy prices in Spain...
European Valve suppliers are returning to the market with higher prices
Rebar suppliers in Europe returned to the market with higher prices in the week to Wednesday...
CRC and HDG steel prices in Europe rose amid prolonged import restrictions
Prices for flat rolled products in the European domestic market continued to rise during the week until Thursday, March 12, due to increased...
European HRC prices are rising, but weak demand and virtually zero imports are holding back activity.
Over the past week, prices for hot-rolled coils (HRC) in Europe have increased again, and at factories...
EU states to call for ETS reform to reduce carbon price volatility
The member States of the European Union are expected to ask the European Commission to propose reforms for...
ArcelorMittal, Belgium, is preparing to launch a galvanizing line at the Flémalle plant
ArcelorMittal Belgium has announced that preparations for the restart of the plant are nearing completion...
IREPA short-term forecast: March 2026
The growing uncertainty in the global long position market is caused by the war in the Middle East Due to the war in the Middle East...
Global sales of electric vehicles fell again in February
According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, global registrations of electric vehicles fell 11% in February, marking the second consecutive monthly...
Domestic prices for HRC in Europe rose slightly against the background of limited imports
Domestic prices for hot-rolled steel in Europe rose slightly on Wednesday, March 11, amid a difficult situation...
TMK supplied the customer with the first industrial batch of large diameter pipes with a laser seam
TMK supplied the customer with the first industrial batch of large diameter pipes with a laser seam...
Podcast: How the IEEPA decision prompted the US to reconsider tariffs
The decision of the US Supreme Court to cancel the "reciprocal" import duties of the Trump administration left the 50% section 232 tariffs...
USMCA negotiations are the key to the success of the Mexican steel sector
Trade negotiations in North America could prove critical for the Mexican steel sector, which has weakened over the past year, partly due to tough new...
EU protective steel quotas increased in the first quarter, and Turkey is close to exhausting its quota for HRC steel
In the last month of the EU quota period, from January 1 to March 31, some import quotas for...
NW European Roll Forming Plants return with daily prices
A number of plants in northwestern Europe that left the market last week seem to have returned...
Italian rebar manufacturers are striving for significant growth
Italian rebar manufacturers are raising prices by as much as 70 euros per ton ($81.48 per ton) after suspending sales...
Prices for French fittings are decreasing, the volume of orders is increasing
The cost of contracts for French rebar increases by 20-30 euros per ton per month ($23.28-$34.92)...
Russian metal is becoming more expensive abroad due to the conflict in the Middle East
Russian metal is becoming more expensive abroad due to the conflict in the Middle East...
Scrap metal prices in Italy decline amid uncertainty: Assofermet
March is expected to be a weak month for scrap metal purchases in Italy. However, the new scenario of the war in...
The volume of trade in steel products in France will decrease in 2025, as both exports and imports will decrease.
According to statistics published by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, France...
German steel concerns criticize IAA proposals
The German steel industry Association Wirtschaftsvereinigung (WV) Stahl and the workers' union IG Metallica...
German SSW Service Center expands production and storage facilities
The German Stahl-Service Westerhoff (SSW) service center is building a new production facility and warehouse...
