Essen - In its current economic forecast, the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research assumes that German economic output will increase by 1.8 percent this year.

Dusseldorf -  Young, innovative companies wishing to take part in Düsseldorf's leading world trade fairs for metallurgy from 12 to 16 June 2023 can now apply to Messe Düsseldorf.

Helsinki - Outokumpu is starting cooperation with Klöckner & Co by delivering the first coil made of emission-minimized stainless steel.

Saabruecken - Starting as early as 2027, up to 3.5 million tons of low-carbon steel will be produced annually in Saarland and carbon emissions will be cut by 4.9 million tons.

Frankfurt - Easing of the previously strict Corona restrictions in some Chinese cities has fuelled hopes of an economic revival.

Porto Alegre - Company signed binding instruments with Newave Energia for the acquisition of 33.33% of its capital stock.

Helsinki - Metso Outotec has signed an agreement with Kyzyl Aray Copper, a subsidiary of Caravan Resources, for a plant to be built in the Karagandy region.

Essen - A decline in container throughput was observed in all world regions, but it was particularly marked in Northern European ports.  

Buttrio - New line for the production of quality spooled bars in coils, to be installed in Potenza, Italy, downstream the existing bar mill.

Frankfurt - The Chinese government announced that monetary policy would be eased to ensure sufficient liquidity.

Stockholm - According to data from the last recession iron ore prices, steel production and sales of iron, steel and ferroalloy could be badly affected in another economic downturn.