India's largest iron ore producer state-controlled NMDC rolled over its prices for a second straight month in October.

Volumes on the CME Group's north European hot-rolled coil (HRC) contract have already doubled compared to 2021.

The Australian and Singaporean governments have signed a green trade agreement to support trade, investment and climate change objectives.

Market participants report significant advancements after Brazilian electricity regulator Aneel approved temporary rules for a new demand response program, but say there is still room for improvement.

The Argus 62pc lump premium stood at 20￠/dry metric tonne unit (dmtu) on 30 September, the highest since June.

The US shipped 139,162t to China in August, 88.8pc lower than a year earlier and 51.8pc lower than July.

Steel shipments from US mills fell in August as the market continued to deal with declining prices.

Japan and the US remained Vietnam's top two suppliers and accounted for 58pc of total imports in September.