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Trump Pushed Brazil Away. Now It’s Opening the Door to China
06 Feb 2026 18:47 GMT
… warns it could destroy Brazil’s remaining industry — which already shrank from … $500 billion in investment.
Chinese auto imports surged 800%, steel 25%, textiles … with another. Whether this protects Brazilian industry or finishes it will shape …
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Nippon Steel widens full-year net-loss forecast to $446 million
06 Feb 2026 15:10 GMT
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Japan's biggest steelmaker previously expected a loss of … and after exiting steel assets in Brazil.
The company's full …
"India's steel business saw margins decline, but … the community of 2M+ industry professionals.
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Ethiopia Remains One of Africa’s Most Dynamic Economies, Says Brazilian Ambassador
06 Feb 2026 14:18 GMT
… investment and strategic cooperation.
He noted that bilateral relations between Brazil … Brazil’s strong capabilities in automotive production, manufacturing, machinery, mining, steel … the recent signing of the Brazilian market access protocol as an important …
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Steelmaker Aperam lags profit forecast as low demand persists in Europe
06 Feb 2026 08:22 GMT
… below market expectations on Friday, hampered by low steel prices … and annual maintenance in Brazil were major drivers for … gas industry, the company said.
Its stainless and electrical steel business took … But this year, European steelmakers are set to benefit …
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Iron ore slips on commodities rout, but supply risks limit downside
06 Feb 2026 06:04 GMT
… mining company.
However, declining shipments from top suppliers Brazil and … some support for iron ore prices. Brazil reported declining … lasts until April.
Other steelmaking ingredients on the DCE … 0.83%, respectively.
Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai …
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Iron Ore Drops Below $100 as Global Fundamentals ‘Remain Weak’
06 Feb 2026 03:49 GMT
… of a well-supplied market stack up. Futures … steel market shows signs of seasonal softening. Most Read from Bloomberg “Iron … steel output on an annual basis, while miners in Australia and Brazil … , a Fitch Solutions company, said iron ore prices were expected …
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Armenia`s metallurgical industry stagnating
05 Feb 2026 16:59 GMT
ArmInfo. Armenia's metallurgical industry is projected to slow in … 11,600 tons in 2025.
Steel pipes, hollow sections, and fittings … supplied from Armenia to the markets of Belgium (47.4%), the … (7.7%), China (6.7%), Brazil (2.5%), as well as …
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Iron Ore Hits 7-Week Low
05 Feb 2026 13:39 GMT
… holiday.
Analysts noted that iron ore inventories at Chinese … highs, while stockpiles at steel mills have also continued … feedstock demand.
That said, industry data showed blast furnace … .
Elsewhere, iron ore shipments from Australia and Brazil accelerated in …
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Domestic Demand Shift and Global Trends: China’s Steel Export Surge Explained
05 Feb 2026 13:15 GMT
… February–March 2026, and the market currently views the likelihood of … Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Brazil implemented relevant measures. Furthermore, the … features. Stay tuned to SMM Steel Industry Research…
Source: SMM
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Dry bulk markets stay firm ahead of Lunar New Year pressure points
05 Feb 2026 12:04 GMT
… supply, and slowing construction activity. Iron ore stocks at major Chinese … concerns over near-term steel demand.
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The Baltic Dry … showing stronger growth than the Brazil–China routes.
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