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Metal prices uphold their strong economic relationship

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4 March 2020, 1:00 am

In this publication: Economic trends and industrial metal prices go hand-in-hand. Heightened uncertainty and weak sentiment brings lower base metals prices. The Chinese steel sector at a standstill; nervousness in the US and EU is increasing. In steel making raw materials, iron ore prices under pressure due to weaker steel demand.

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Casper Burgering

Casper Burgering

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