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.
Ex-Russia billet offers limited after previous deals, recent price rise in Turkey
Uptrend of ex-Asia billet prices may halt after previous sales, stabilization of freight market
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 25, 2026
Ex-Australia coking coal price surges, but likely to stabilize
SE Asian billet buyers accept price rise, volatile transportation costs support trend
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 24, 2026
Ex-China billet prices remain firm amid high iron ore prices, surge in coke futures
Ex-Asia FOB slab prices to stay firm after recent surge amid very limited allocation
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 23, 2026
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 20, 2026
Global View on Billet: Markets calm down after previous hike, but some optimism remains
SE Asian billet importers expect stabilization of prices after recent jump
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 19, 2026
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 18, 2026
Ex-Asia FOB billet prices rise after previous success in sales
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 18, 2026
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 17, 2026
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 17, 2026
Shortage of Asian slabs accelerates, while FOB prices up after active sales
European buyers uninterested in BPI and HBI purchases, prices up nominally due to freight
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 16, 2026
Free China allows mills to consume banned BHP’s Jimblebar fines for a week
Ex-Australia coking coal sales at rather stable level after previous drop, mood negative
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 16, 2026
Ex-Russia BPI price slips amid active offering by sanctioned mills, rise in freight
Global View on Billet: Uptrend everywhere amid cost pressure, higher freight, low supply
Ex-Brazil BPI rises in new sales amid strong steel prices in US, lack of alternatives
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 13, 2026
Dexin Steel hikes semis and wire rod offers by additional $5/mt
Numerous higher-priced import billet deals disclosed in SE Asia amid few cheap options
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 13, 2026
Billet offers up significantly in SE Asia, buyers uninterested after previous bookings
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 12, 2026
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 11, 2026
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 11, 2026
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 10, 2026
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 10, 2026
Ex-Asia billet prices rise on FOB basis, confusion in import markets amid freight rate surge
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 9, 2026
Most steel and raw material markets hit by surging oil prices, strong sea freight volatility
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 9, 2026
Global View on Billet: Middle East war affects freights and prices, disrupts supply from Iran
Buyers resist further rise in ex-Brazil BPI prices, cheaper Asian offers emerge in US and EU
Ex-Russia BPI under more pressure due to increased supply, weak demand from Turkey
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - March 6, 2026
Indonesian mill hikes semis offers sharply amid strong local market, disrupted ex-Iran supply
Asian slab prices surge as strong demand seen in some major outlets, supply tight
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 6, 2026
Some SE Asian billet importers interested in buying from China amid concerns over ex-Iran shipments
Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - March 5, 2026
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