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Stainless Steel in a “Commodity Standoff”

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Stainless steel prices continue to struggle as we approach the final quarter of the year. Meanwhile, nickel prices float just above their 2021 average, closing August at $21,320 / mt. Both indices seem to indicate an overly-cautious marketplace, with buyers and sellers seemingly waiting to see what the other will do. This sort of “commodity” […]

Should We Prep for a Zinc Price Rally? Many Say Yes

Should We Prep for a Zinc Price Rally? Many Say Yes Screen-Shot-2022-08-21-at-5.40.19-PM

If you look at zinc price trends from this past year, it’s hard to identify what you might call a “clear trend.” After building from a pandemic-driven low of just $1,960 a ton, the metal skyrocketed to over $4,500 just four months ago. Unfortunately, pride cometh before a fall. And fall zinc did. In fact, […]

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