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eRingsider - Autumn 2008
This edition of the Ringsider eNewsletter is sponsored by LMElive
In this issue


Metals price review
As prices trend lower across the base metals complex, can the market call time on the super cycle?
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Plastics price review
Processors are hoping that the plastics industry is entering a period of relative calm, following a prolonged phase of higher than expected price hikes that have left many distinctly hot under the collar.
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Steel price review
Compared with the raw material and steel shortages and rocketing prices in the first half of this year, the second half of 2008 has seen a major downturn in the steel market.
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LMEweek - 3 days to go!
Just 3 days to go before the start of LME week and the LME seminar. View the programme and sign up now.
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Extended prompt dates
The LME extended the prompt dates of five key metals contracts. Copper and aluminium futures will now be tradable ten years out and other metals are seeing significant extensions, too.
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Persistent volatility for polymers
The plastics industry has been hit hard by the cost of oil – and the introduction of new capacity from the Middle East is unlikely to ease the situation.
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Minors to major
Cobalt and molybdenum may be minor metals, but they play an important role on the world stage.
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Steel billet fundamentals
Billet has had an extraordinary year, driven by a convergence of events around the world. However, the fourth quarter may be more settled.
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