EU-India FTA
As of January 28, 2026, the global trade landscape has reached a definitive crossroads. Following years of grueling negotiations, the European Union and India officially concluded talks on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) yesterday, January 27. While heralded as the "mother of all deals," the agreement has
European Steel
Brussels, Belgium – December 11, 2025 – The European steel market is currently experiencing a significant period of adjustment, with ferro-alloy surcharges emerging as a primary driver of rising costs for steelmakers. This pivotal shift is a direct consequence of new definitive safeguard measures implemented by the European Union on imports of
Steel Market
As of November 23, 2025, the global metals market is celebrating a significant milestone: the 10-year anniversary of S&P Global Commodity Insights' (formerly S&P Global Energy) Platts benchmark steel rebar and scrap assessments serving as the crucial settlement basis for the London Metal Exchange (LME)
European Aluminum
The European aluminum market is currently grappling with a significant surge in the duty-paid premium, which has reached a staggering $324 per tonne as of November 2025, after touching a nine-month high of $330 per tonne earlier in the month. This sharp increase, a critical pricing component added to the