by Gerber Group | May 30, 2023
US debt ceiling: Agreement in Washington 30 May 2023 – Agreement in dispute over U.S. debt ceiling met with positive response. Taiwanese stainless steel producers expect market to stabilize in second half of 2023. Nickel prices rise again. Indonesia to introduce...
by Gerber Group | May 11, 2023
Is the EU turning from scrap exporter to scrap importer? 11 May 2023 – The European Union could go from being an exporter to an importer of steel scrap in less than 5 years. And as steel production around the world increasingly switches to electric arc furnaces,...
by Gerber Group | May 10, 2023
Base Metals: Aluminum and copper soon in short supply? 10 May 2023 – Demand for base metals, such as aluminum and copper, is meeting an increasingly tight supply. And the expansion of mining capacities is not keeping pace. China is massively expanding EAF...
by Gerber Group | Apr 17, 2023
Nickel up almost 10% since the beginning of April 17 April 2023 – Nickel prices in Asia and Europe have increased between 7.5 to about 10% since the beginning of April. Stainless steel prices continue to rise. Market conditions are robust and positive, US...
by Gerber Group | Apr 17, 2023
CBAM: The big dirty hole in the EU CO2 tax 17 April 2023 – CBAM or the EU Carbon Border Tax is an important component of the European Green Deal. Although the measure is supposed to contribute to a reduction of CO2 emissions, it is becoming more and more...
by Gerber Group | Apr 5, 2023
Steel dispute between EU and US about to escalate? 5 April 2023 – The ongoing steel dispute between the European Union and the United States appears to be on course for further escalation. The US demand for an exemption from the Carbon Border Tax CBAM is putting...