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Photo – Steel consumption in Romania: a test of strength

Demand for steel in Romania will face serious challenges in 2026

Photo – Debt, war, and populism: how Ukrainian Railways found itself in a financial trap
Debt, war, and populism: how Ukrainian Railways found itself in a financial trap

Solving UZ's problems by raising freight rates will lead to a reduction in the freight base and even greater difficulties.

Photo – Electricity prices in Europe mostly fell in December due to seasonal factors
Electricity prices in Europe mostly fell in December due to seasonal factors

The price of DAM in Ukraine was €139.2/MWh, and the situation in the country's energy system is significantly deteriorating due to Russian attacks

Photo – Global commodity markets are expected to experience a period of low prices and oversupply in 2026
Global commodity markets are expected to experience a period of low prices and oversupply in 2026

Under these conditions, Ukraine can expect both economic gains and losses in export revenues

Photo – The global economy and economies’ of Ukrainian major partners in 2026
The global economy and economies’ of Ukrainian major partners in 2026

In the context of external challenges for Ukraine, internal factors are becoming critically important

Photo – European CBAM: how the mechanism will work in 2026
European CBAM: how the mechanism will work in 2026

From January 1, importers of certain goods will bear the financial costs of CO2 emissions

Photo – Robots near the blast furnace: artificial intelligence in steel industry
Robots near the blast furnace: artificial intelligence in steel industry

Smart factories are already operating around the world, while Ukrainian steeelmakers are currently only at the initial stage of introducing AI into production

Photo – Analysts expect Ukraine’s GDP to grow to $226 billion in 2026
Analysts expect Ukraine’s GDP to grow to $226 billion in 2026

Amid shelling, rising tariffs, and a lack of new drivers for the economy, Ukraine can expect minimal growth at best

Photo – Steel consumption in Italy: in the grip of crisis
Steel consumption in Italy: in the grip of crisis

Steel consumption statistics reflect the depth of the problems facing the Italian economy

Photo – GMK Center’s 2026 Forecast: Iron & Steel
GMK Center’s 2026 Forecast: Iron & Steel

The baseline scenario assumes neutral crude steel output dynamics

Photo – GMK Center’s 2026 Forecast: Iron Ore
GMK Center’s 2026 Forecast: Iron Ore

Prices could fall by 7%, and Ukraine's exports – by 5%, excluding military risks

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