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.
26 Jun
Small-volume ex-China HRC deals done in Vietnam, only after discounts
25 Jun
Increased pressure on ex-Russia BPI from falling scrap prices in Turkey
25 Jun
SE Asian import billet heads south, demand very slow even for cheaper Iranian material
24 Jun
Import HRC prices in Vietnam down again, limited activity only locally with discounts
24 Jun
Ex-Asia billet prices keep losing ground slowly, demand softens even more
23 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 23, 2026
22 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 22, 2026
19 Jun
Ex-Russia BPI prices mainly stable, rare deals to Turkey at below $400/mt CFR
19 Jun
Global View on HRC: Some small price rises in select markets despite weak demand
19 Jun
Global View on Billet: Prices almost stable, market awaits decline with Iran’s possible return
19 Jun
Import HRC offers in Vietnam show tentative rise, rare deals only done at lower levels
18 Jun
SE Asia’s import billet trade stalls as customers consider Chinese prices to be high
17 Jun
Ex-Asia billet prices stable, outlook bearish amid rumors of Iran’s possible return
16 Jun
Ex-Indonesia slab and HRC offers remain firm, supported more by mood than demand
15 Jun
Local Chinese longs prices fluctuate within limited range, high costs prevent drop
12 Jun
Ex-Brazil BPI stays firm in latest deals to US and EU
12 Jun
Ex-Russia BPI softens under pressure from scrap and poor demand
12 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 12, 2026
12 Jun
Ex-Australia coking coal prices down slightly, but China’s import market remains strong
12 Jun
Global View on Billet: Major exporters resist price cuts, only drop seen locally in Turkey
12 Jun
Global View on HRC: Negative mood in some major markets, but high costs provide limited support
11 Jun
Vietnamese importers focus on Indian HRC amid further price cut, rare higher deals for ex-China coils
11 Jun
Billet prices in SE Asia soften slightly though Chinese seek stability
10 Jun
Ex-China billet prices stable amid limited trading, sentiment fails to improve
10 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 10, 2026
09 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 9, 2026
08 Jun
Chinese mills’ margins to remain squeezed by continued rise of coking coal and coke prices
08 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 8, 2026
05 Jun
Global View on Billet: No firm trend, prices in major outlets supported only by high production costs
05 Jun
Russian BPI exporters to hold prices firm despite very slow demand, lower scrap prices
05 Jun
Global View on HRC: Demand not price is the main issue
05 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 5, 2026
05 Jun
Import HRC prices in Pakistan stable, gap between ex-China and ex-Japan SAE HRC widens
05 Jun
Higher-priced import HRC deal in India does not signal market improvement
05 Jun
Ex-Asia slab prices retreat amid limited demand, lack of supportive factors
05 Jun
Ex-Australia coking coal inches up amid stable demand, bullish mood in China
04 Jun
Iron ore in China slides nearer $100/mt CFR amid ample supply, expected drop in demand
04 Jun
Vietnam’s Formosa cuts local HRC prices as expected, import prices keep falling slowly
04 Jun
Import billet offers in SE Asia rise slightly, not assessed as firm trend
04 Jun
Japanese HRC exporters not aggressive in May, prices fluctuate in limited range
03 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 3, 2026
02 Jun
Ex-China billet inch up with no sales, other Asian exporters more successful
02 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 2, 2026
02 Jun
Brazilian BPI suppliers keep targets stable at high levels amid some acceptance in US
01 Jun
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - June 1, 2026
01 Jun
Vietnam’s Hoa Phat cuts local HRC price by $13/mt, in line with slide in import quotes
29 May
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 29, 2026
28 May
Iron ore in China edges down further due to a slowdown in steel demand
28 May
SE Asian buyers wait for more declines as prices soften, but not enough this week
27 May
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 27, 2026
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