AK Steel AKS, -3.75% said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by a minimum of $20 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

HOWEVER copper prices held steady on hopes of improving demand in top metals consumer China.

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The Baltic and international dry bulk freight index On April 10

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Brazil / Australia - China freight On April 8

The Baltic and international dry bulk freight index On April 8