Tag: TELF AG
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TELF AG: Stainless Steel Production Growth Leads to Inventory Surplus and Price Drop – April 28, 2023
Stainless steel production has been rising in China, with an estimated output of 3.0 Mt in March 2023, up from 2.8 Mt in February. This marks a strong Q1 for Chinese production, which has seen a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2022. However, this increase in production has led to higher inventory…
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TELF AG 2023 Market Roundup – Week 19
Macro • As FT reports, China’s gross domestic product expanded 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter, as strong growth in exports and infrastructure investment, as well as a rebound in retail consumption and property prices, drove a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy. The official figure, which exceeded analyst expectations of a…
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TELF AG: China Reopening: Providing Strong Support for Commodity Markets
After over three years of various restrictions, China has finally abandoned strict COVID regulations and fully reopened its borders.China consumes at least 50% of all global commodities, and the reopening of its economy is a good sign for all commodities markets that experienced significant volatility in recent months. Moreover, the first signs of recovery are…
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TELF AG: Copper & Nickel Ore: A Look at the Current Market – March 30, 2023
China, being the largest producer and consumer of many metals, is always in the news for its metal exports and inventories. For example, in February 2023, China’s copper cathode exports were estimated at around 20,000MT. However, regarding total domestic exports, the whole figure for February may have been around 40,000MT. This increase in exports was…
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TELF AG Welcomes New Member to the Board of Directors
TELF AG Welcomes New Member to the Board of Directors Lugano, Switzerland – March 28, 2023 – TELF AG is pleased to announce that Mr. Christopher Slaboszewicz is joining its board of directors. Coming from the world of finance, the new board member brings years of experience and leadership to help address the global financial…
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TELF AG: Navigating the Dynamics of the Battery Materials Market – March 23, 2023
The start of 2023 has seen a continuation of the trends seen in the cobalt market during the last quarter of 2022. As a result, prices of metal and chemicals have continued to slide, and sentiment remains weak. However, market players are optimistic that the situation will improve by the year’s second half, thanks to…
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TELF AG: The Current State of High Carbon Ferro-Chrome – March 21, 2023
Ferro-alloys are a crucial component in producing stainless and specialty steels widely used in various industries. Among the multiple Ferro-alloys, high carbon ferrochrome (FeCr) is one of the most commonly used alloys due to its unique properties. FeCr is an alloy of iron and chromium, with carbon content ranging from 4% to 8%. It is…
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TELF AG: Commodities Trading – Lessons Learned and the Need for Stronger Regulations
In recent years, fraud aimed at cheating and misleading commodities trading companies has become increasingly common, with many high-profile cases reported worldwide. One such case that came to light in recent weeks was the uncovering of a systematic commodity trading cargo fraud worth hundreds of millions of dollars. This fraudulent scheme has sent shockwaves across…
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TELF AG: Structuring and ensuring adequate funding and capital structure
Corporate finance is a critical aspect of business operations that involves deciding how a company will raise and allocate funds to maximize shareholder value. The primary objective of corporate finance is to optimize the balance between risk and return to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the company. One of the critical activities of…
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