Anastasia Kononenko
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Economics from Oles Honchar National University in Ukraine. I have 15 years of experience in the steel media industry, including the past seven years at SteelOrbis, where I lead the Market Intelligence team responsible for coordinating coverage of Asian steel and raw material markets. My areas of expertise also include global markets for billet, slabs, pig iron and HBI, with a focus on market analysis and industry trends.
10 Aug
Local Chinese longs prices stop falling despite Typhoon Dolphin impacting demand
07 Aug
Ex-Russia BPI seriously hit by surge in freight rates, very low vessel availability
07 Aug
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - August 7, 2026
07 Aug
Global View on HRC: Prices expected to bottom up as negative factors fade away for now
07 Aug
Global View on Billet: Bearish mood prevails, but supply disruptions and rise in Chinese futures may give support
07 Aug
Slight rise in Vietnam's import HRC segment in at least one deal, local sales lively
06 Aug
Iron ore in China rebounds on August 6 amid rumors of possible restrictions on purchases from Rio Tinto
06 Aug
Ex-Australia coking coal prices under pressure despite higher price in Peak Downs trade
06 Aug
SE Asian billet prices corrected down further despite China's resistance
05 Aug
Vietnamese HRC market stops falling, though Formosa issues new prices with discounts
05 Aug
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - August 5, 2026
05 Aug
Ex-Asia billet prices fall further, but may be close to bottom
05 Aug
Ex-Japan HRC posts another rapid fall in July, sellers expect some rebound in August
04 Aug
Ex-China HRC suppliers cut prices by up to $10/mt
04 Aug
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - August 4, 2026
03 Aug
Deals for ex-Brazil BPI rumored at slightly higher level, shipments from Ukraine disrupted
03 Aug
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - August 3, 2026
03 Aug
Hoa Phat cuts local HRC prices in Vietnam less than expected, import prices drop close to $500/mt CFR
31 Jul
Import HRC prices remain rangebound at low levels in Pakistan as non-Chinese exporters become more flexible
31 Jul
Global View on HRC: July ends on bearish note, all attempts to improve prices failing
31 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 31, 2026
31 Jul
Global View on Billet: Buyers at major outlets restock as prices stable or slightly down
30 Jul
HBI prices in Mediterranean under pressure, market awaits results of ex-Libya tender
30 Jul
Iron ore continues to decline in China amid oversupply and insufficient stimulus
30 Jul
Import HRC prices in Vietnam settle at lower level again, buyers await new local tags
30 Jul
SE Asian billet importers restock with Chinese billet after additional discounts
29 Jul
Ex-Asia billet trading more active with sales seen to SE Asian and MENA regions
29 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 29, 2026
29 Jul
Ex-Australia coking coal stabilizes, but weak demand still weighs on sentiments
28 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 28, 2026
28 Jul
Small hike attempts in ex-China HRC offers not taken seriously by international market
27 Jul
Ex-Australia coking coal under pressure from weak demand, supply concerns unlikely to give a boost
27 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 27, 2026
27 Jul
Local Chinese longs prices soften very slightly, still some bearishness despite output curbs
25 Jul
Ex-Brazil BPI prices settle at new lower level following US sale
24 Jul
Ex-Russia BPI prices up slightly on back of scrap, exporters face logistic issues, big war risks
24 Jul
Rumored low-priced ex-China HRC sales fail to change major mills' positions
24 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 24, 2026
24 Jul
Global View on HRC: Sellers in major outlets agree to give discounts to boost sales in weak environment
24 Jul
Global View on Billet: Prices stable in Asia, slight support in MENA amid scrap rebound
23 Jul
SE Asian billet market silent except for new rumored ex-Iran sale at low price
23 Jul
Iron ore prices in China move down amid demand-supply imbalance
22 Jul
Import HRC prices in Vietnam down further, but sellers give only limited discounts
22 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 22, 2026
22 Jul
Billet demand in Turkey may be boosted by higher rebar price targets, but consumption subdued
22 Jul
Ex-China billet prices down slightly amid softening of raw material prices
21 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 21, 2026
20 Jul
ASEAN mills try to push slab and HRC overseas due to weak fundamentals in Asia
20 Jul
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - July 20, 2026
20 Jul
Active negotiations for ex-Brazil BPI resume, US buyers aim lower after ex-India purchases
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