The iron ore industry is worried about a further collapse in prices as the Chinese government has signaled it is abandoning its aggressive policy stimulus to boost economic growth, according to media reports. China's Finance Minister Lou ...
Tags: Iron Ore, industrial output
A monthly benchmark that gauges purchasing professionals' views on procurement activity in the electronic components marketplace. A reading below 100 indicates pessimism; a reading above 100 indicates optimism. After slowing in July, the ...
The Platts China spot alumina price ex-works Henan basis firmed another Yuan 20/mt ($3.24) Thursday to settle at Yuan 2,510/mt for 70:30 cash and credit payment terms, after rising Yuan 20/mt Wednesday from Yuan 2,470/mt Tuesday. Prices ...
Tags: Spot Alumina, Alumina, Metallurgy
Brazil’s Votorantim posted BRL 6.8 billion ($2.9 billion) in net revenue in the second quarter of 2014, the company said on Monday. Votorantim reverted a BRL 307 million ($134.66 million) loss registered a year ago to BRL 514 ...
Tags: Votorantim, Revenue, Metallurgy
Since the last few days, due to a rise in liquidity, cotton trade in the Brazilian market has started moving at a slightly faster pace, although only small lots are being traded. This scenario is strengthening cotton prices in the ...
In July this year, of 70 major Chinese cities surveyed, two cities saw higher prices in the new house market, 64 cities witnessed lower prices, while new house prices in the remaining four cities were unchanged, all compared to June this ...
Tags: China, Declines, Metallurgy
New York cotton futures traded sideways this week, as December moved up 65 points to close at 64.67 cents. Since trading at a low of 62.02 cents on August 1, trading has turned a lot more two-sided, as new trade buying has emerged and ...
The tariffs are coming. With them will be an increase in tire prices. That seems to be the way the winds are blowing, following early decisions by the United States International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce. At ...
Tags: Tariffs, Higher Prices, Auto Parts
Two Internet resellers of UPC barcodes used by retailers for price scanning and inventory purposes, have settled charges that they violated the Federal Trade Commission Act by inviting competitors to join in a collusive scheme to raise the ...
In June this year, of 70 major Chinese cities surveyed, eight cities saw higher prices in the new house market, 55 cities witnessed lower prices, while new house prices in the remaining seven cities were unchanged, all compared to May this ...
Tags: China, House Prices, Metallurgy, Mineral
Every year when the new terms begin,there must be a economic trend in the stationery market, many parents start to buy new staionery for kids, even though some parents want their children more frugal orally, but to purchase some high-priced ...
Tags: Stationery, Stationery Market
US shredded steel scrap availability tightened and prices inched up as the June mill procurement period came to a close, market sources said Friday. Mills reentering the market late in the week to acquire additional shredded material ...
Tags: Steel Scrap, shredded material
Spot prices of iron ore for export from Iran continued to fall because of low demand from China, industry sources said Sunday. Prices for 61-62% Fe magnetite fines slipped by $2/dry mt in the last week to $57/dmt FOB Bandar Abbas, south ...
Tags: Iron Ore, Chinese Demand
Prices for seaborne iron ore strengthened further Wednesday, tracking stronger restocking needs by buyers eager to procure raw materials when the market is recovering. Platts assessed the 62% Fe IODEX at $95/dry mt CFR North China, up ...
Tags: Iron Ore, steel square
As the shearing season gets underway the British Wool Marketing Board (Board) says strong auction sales throughout the current selling season bodes well for producer returns in the coming twelve months. Board Chairman Malcolm Corbett ...
Tags: Wool, strong market