[ferro-alloys.com] Chinese yuan’s exchange rate against US dollar closed at 6.5200 in onshore market, the highest closing price since May 12, 2016.

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[ferro-alloys.com] Rebar stocks across China have been rising steadily, while hot-rolled steel plate stocks reversed declines, SMM statistics showed.

[ferro-alloys.com] Macquarie raised its forecasts for iron ore and aluminum prices next year, citing demand from China.

[ferro-alloys.com] Of the 34 listed steel companies in China, 32 have released their semi-annual report for 2017.

[ferro-alloys.com] China may introduce new standards that would up the amount of vanadium required in rebar products. The move could come as early as next month, and looks set to significantly boost vanadium demand in the country.

The US ferro-vanadium market was the stand-out performer last week as tight supply of spot material and relatively low prices compared with other global regions pressured US prices upward. Meanwhile, the rally in the Chinese market stalled as the elevated dome...

[ferro-alloys.com] A “steel war” may explode between China and the US, said Viktor Supyan, Deputy Director of the US and Canada Institute in Moscow.