Steel Market Disrupted as Supply Chains and Prices Spike
Steel markets across the GCC are facing severe disruption due to logistical challenges around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipments of key raw materials like iron ore pellets and ferroalloys have…
Ferrous Metals 2026: Robust Demand Meets Price Uncertainty
Market Headline While the ferrous metals sector — especially steel and ferroalloys — remains underpinned by healthy industrial and infrastructure demand, analysts warn that price volatility will persist through 2026,…
Non-Ferrous : Dramatic Price Swings and Market Turmoil in 2026
Non-ferrous metals — including copper, aluminum, tin, and nickel are experiencing sharp price volatility and speculative trading cycles in early 2026. Retail participation, macroeconomic shifts, and shifting fundamentals have created…
Global Steel Production Fell in 2025: What It Means for 2026
Global crude steel production continues to reflect a complex mix of factors, including regional demand, supply constraints, and policy interventions. According to the World Steel Association, world crude steel output…
Copper on Fire as LME Base Metals Hit New Peaks in Risk-Driven Rally
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged sharply today, with copper leading the rally as traders reacted to tightening supplies and strong demand fundamentals. Benchmark three-month LME…
LME Base Metals Prices Fall Today as Supply Fears Ease and Sentiment Turns Cautious
London Metal Exchange (LME) base metals prices declined today, with zinc and other industrial metals giving up recent gains as short-term supply concerns eased and macroeconomic caution returned to the…
CBAM 2026: What’s New & What It Means for Importers and Exporters
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters a crucial phase in 2025, bringing key simplifications while keeping its climate goals intact. Here’s what businesses need to know: Key Updates…
Here What Moved the Metal Market: GCC & Global Snapshot
Non-Ferrous Metals: Strength Returns as Market Eyes Fed Cuts 🔹 Global Prices Stay Firm Non-ferrous metals showed resilience this week with copper, aluminium, and zinc holding firm as global markets…
Steel Market Outlook: Balanced Demand and Cautious Buying
Steel Market Update – GCC, UAE & Global The GCC steel market continues to trade with a steady but cautious tone. In the UAE, rebar prices remain around AED 2,450…
Snapshot: Global & GCC Non-Ferrous Metals Market
Global Market: China is signaling capacity caps on copper, lead, and zinc smelters to manage oversupply and stabilize refining margins. Sulphuric acid and processing costs are rising in Asia, adding…