Michela Medici
After graduating from Cattolica University in Milan with a Master’s Degree in Translation, I began my career as a project manager in a translation agency before joining SteelOrbis in 2023. Since 2024, I have been responsible for reporting market developments, price trends, and dynamics within the European scrap and long steel markets, with a specific focus on Italy, Germany, and Poland.
08 May
Global View on Scrap: Prices stabilize in Turkey, Japanese suppliers still absent in Asia
07 May
European longs prices on the rise or stable at high levels
06 May
Local German scrap market shows first signs of increases in May
06 May
Rising trend finally materializes in Italian scrap market
05 May
Free German recycling associations outline challenges in scrap segment in 2025
30 Apr
Diverse scenarios in European longs markets, upward pressure persists
30 Apr
Italian scrap market under upward pressure amid still uncertain scenario
30 Apr
Local Polish scrap market still uncertain, exports recover
28 Apr
Local German scrap prices increase in April amid recovery of export demand
24 Apr
European longs market remains bullish amid low demand
23 Apr
Polish scrap prices increase gradually both in the local and export markets
22 Apr
Local Italian scrap market continues stable trend, but upward pressure persists
21 Apr
Local German scrap prices rise slightly in April, rising costs raise concerns
17 Apr
Price ideas in European longs market move up during Tube&Wire 2026 fair
10 Apr
European longs prices mostly stable, upward pressure persists
09 Apr
Polish scrap prices move up at start of April, locally and for exports
09 Apr
Local German scrap market stable to higher at start of April negotiations
09 Apr
Italian scrap market still cautious, April prices confirmed as stable to slightly higher
03 Apr
European local and export longs prices continue to rise despite weak demand
02 Apr
Italian scrap market in wait-and-see mode, April prices stable to slightly higher
01 Apr
Local German scrap price outlook still stable for April amid global uncertainties
27 Mar
Italian scrap market remains sluggish but upward pressure emerges
27 Mar
Local Polish scrap prices stable in March, export prices rise slightly
26 Mar
Uptrend strengthens in European longs market but mood remains tense
24 Mar
German ex-warehouse scrap prices stable overall in March, except for E1 and E3
20 Mar
Upward trend seen in European longs market, but demand is still weak
20 Mar
Italian scrap market remain at a standstill, growing concerns among market players
18 Mar
Polish scrap prices mostly stable, exports remain slow
17 Mar
Local German scrap prices confirmed as stable or down slightly
13 Mar
European longs market "tense and static", price hikes attempted but demand still slow
12 Mar
Italian scrap market stable to slightly down, remains in wait-and-see mode
12 Mar
German scrap prices stable to slightly down both locally and for export
06 Mar
Global View on Scrap: Turkey and Asia impacted by war in Middle East, rising freight supports prices
05 Mar
Italian scrap prices stable amid international uncertainty
04 Mar
Local Polish scrap market stable or slightly lower amid rising international tensions
03 Mar
First rumors in local German scrap market point to stable prices in March
27 Feb
Demand in European longs market remains slow, but wire rod prices on the rise
27 Feb
Global View on Scrap: Turkey shows signs of stabilization, Asia may move up
27 Feb
Italian scrap market still stable, may also move sideways in March
27 Feb
Free EUROMETAL Southern Europe Meeting 2026: Vezzosi and Julius warn of risks of deindustrialization amid CBAM, safeguards ...
26 Feb
Free Italy’s Acciaierie d’Italia announces idling of BF No. 4 for scheduled maintenance
24 Feb
Local German scrap prices rise in February, March outlook uncertain
23 Feb
Free Italy’s Acciaierie d’Italia announces restart of BF No. 2
20 Feb
European longs market mostly stable amid slow trade, sluggish demand
20 Feb
Italian scrap market stable overall, higher grades still under upward pressure
20 Feb
Local German scrap price increases confirmed in February
13 Feb
European longs market still under upward pressure, but buyers remain cautious
13 Feb
Italian scrap prices stable, but upward pressure remains
13 Feb
Polish scrap exporters raise their purchase prices to secure volumes
12 Feb
German scrap prices on the rise in a very wide range
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