EAF Quantum is designed to produce two million metric tons of liquid steel per year and may be operated with a mixture of scrap of varying composition and HBI Low…

As we head into the final few weeks of 2020 the European stainless steel market is turning its attention to what the new year will bring. The second round of…

The short-term outlook for the US stainless steel sector is cautiously optimistic. Many market participants reported a flurry of activity ahead of the Thanksgiving holidays. Demand from the automotive and…

US buyers are taking a break from the current dizzying surge in steel prices, but as they tuck into their Thanksgiving meals, many will be wondering what awaits them on…

The economic recovery in Poland continues to stutter. The IHS Markit Poland Manufacturing PMI remained unchanged for October, indicating that growth is lacking momentum. There is no doubt that consumer…

Stark contrasts are currently being witnessed between the markets for steel plate and coil. While the former is grappling with weak consumption and overcapacity, the latter is flourishing amid brisk…

Italian hot rolled coil domestic basis prices increased in mid/late September before stabilising in the early part of October, as procurement activity softened. Supply is tight, due to reduced production…

The resurgence in Covid cases across Europe is a growing concern for steel buyers. Market participants are either delaying their purchases or increasing them, depending on their outlook and sentiment….

Reports of medium to strong steel demand persisted throughout October in Poland, with exceptionally buoyant activity for hot dipped galvanised coil. Automotive and to a lesser extent construction are the…