Risk of Aluminum Squeeze Grows as Key Price Spread Tightens

Risk of Aluminum Squeeze Grows as Key Price Spread Tightens

(Bloomberg) — A key aluminum spread that’s been the focus of recent intervention by the London Metal Exchange surged into backwardation, signaling the LME market may still be at risk of a squeeze as the main June contract expires next week.

Avoiding Penalties Under CBAM: Key Steps for Compliance and Risk Reduction

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to reshape the way carbon-intensive goods are imported into the EU. For UK businesses that export affected products to the bloc — such as iron, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, and cement — understanding the rules and preparing for CBAM compliance is now a pressing issue. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties, delays at borders, or reputational risk. CBAM aims to l…