Structural changes in the hot-rolled coil (HRC) market could see the historical premium for north European material narrow, if not evaporate, compared with Italian in the coming years.

In the traditional off-season, the demand side further weakened. Under the influence of bearish factors, the ferrosilicon futures market was fluctuating downward, and the spot market was operating under pressure.

This week, the ferrosilicon futures market continued to fluctuate at a low level, leading to a lack of confidence in the spot market.

During the traditional off-season, the demand has further weakened.

Research firm BMI has revised downward its nickel price forecast for this year to $20 000/t from $20 600/t as the market remains in a supply glut.

Under the influence of bearish factors, the sentiment of the ferrosilicon spot market was relatively cautious.

The overall production was stable, and the impact of relevant policies in Qinghai, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia regions was not yet significant.

Downstream demand has entered a seasonal weakening phase, with insufficient demand for steel, stable and slightly lower prices for magnesium metal.