Steel
US-China trade war becomes focus again for commodities
As the end of the 90-day truce in US-China trade hostilities looms, commodity markets brace for uncertainty
Sanctions and renewables inform LME product plans
Metal exchange expansion focuses on effects of geopolitics and boom in demand for batteries
Energy Risk Asia Broker of the Year: GFI Group
Despite a difficult year for commodity brokers, GFI Group is demonstrating continued commitment to some of Asia’s more specialised commodity markets
The rise of iron ore derivatives
A shift in the way iron ore cargoes are priced has helped give rise to a burgeoning market for iron ore derivatives. Interest in trading the product has come from a wide range of participants, including producers, consumers and investors – making it one…
Nucor praised for pursuing natural hedge
US steel maker’s acquisition of natural gas assets is seen as viable long-term hedge and an alternative to derivatives
Credit Suisse: first cleared coking coal swap
Credit Suisse has announced the completion of the first cleared coking coal swap transaction, based on a new over-the-counter cleared contract on the CME
World Cup victory will trigger commodity infrastructure improvements in Russia, say analysts
The decision to host the 2018 World Cup in Russia will boost much-needed infrastructure investment and lower operational risk for the steel industry, say analysts