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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.

 
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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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