Metals Risk Market Data
Do you have adequate tools to confidently assess forward markets?
Find out how Platts Forward Curve data can offer a comprehensive solution
Are commodity markets facing a new reality for managing risk?
In a market environment that generates plenty of uncertainties, S&P Global Commodity Risk Solutions offers an independent, verifiable source of market risk data to support all your risk management functions.
With over 7 metals forward curves and more than 100 individual daily forward prices published across key global locations, our market risk assessments cover multiple calendar years with monthly, quarterly, and yearly granularity.
Elevate your metals market strategy with forward views for Platts Metals Forward Curves coverage. With daily, market-reflective financial forward curves for HMS 1/2 (80:20) CFR Turkey, HRC FOB China, Steel Rebar FOB Turkey, Iron Ore 62 Fe utilizing Platts editorial expertise and quantitative techniques.
Our models are grounded in extensive historical market risk data, helping you confidently navigate the ever-changing metals markets.
Our Impact, by the Numbers
Metals Risk Market Data Product Features
Get editorially assessed and quantitatively derived forward curves data and visualization for key trading hubs.
Monitor dynamic commodity markets with extensive price data, so you can confidently negotiate contracts, manage risk, and develop your trade and investment strategies.
Professionals across the industry trust our data every day.
Essential Benefits of Platts Forward Curves
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Daily Spot & Term Prices
We provide daily forward curves for iron ore, key steel and scrap products, designed to fit easily into your workflow. Whether you're managing risk or planning ahead, our data helps you:
- Track and manage price risk
- Calculate key metrics like Mark to Market and Value at Risk (VaR)
- Forecast future cash flows and budget more accurately
- Analyze market conditions and trends
- Assign market value to assets
- Validate your internal pricing models
What makes it powerful:
- Extensive historical data for deeper analysis
- Delivered through S&P Global Energy Core, Excel Add-in, API, FTP, and partner platforms
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Global Market Coverage
Our forward curves cover key steel and scrap products traded across major global markets. This gives you a complete view from spot prices to long-term forecasts, helping you manage risk and make better decisions.
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Methodology
Platts uses a defined set of methodologies and specifications to deliver consistent and quality forward curve assessments to you every day. We provide detailed descriptions and explanations of how we assess the market value of commodities so that customers understand those processes.
Methodologies for our standard forward curves provide clear explanations of the market risk data sources and assessments in straightforward language.
Key Metals Risk Solutions
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Shredded Scrap CFR Nhava Sheva India
The demand for shredded scrap in India has surged, driven by the need for sustainable steel production. Our forward curve for Shredded Scrap CFR Nhava Sheva integrates qualitative insights from our editorial team with quantitative assessments, offering a detailed perspective on the factors shaping the Indian scrap market.
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HMS 1/2 (80:20) CFR Turkey
The global scrap market has experienced notable fluctuations, significantly impacting the pricing dynamics of Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS) 1 and 2. Our forward curve for HMS 1/2 (80:20) CFR Turkey is produced daily at a monthly granularity, integrating insights from our expert editorial team alongside quantitative analyses that capture prevailing trends in scrap availability and demand from Turkish steel mills. This data is essential for trade decisions and managing counterparty credit exposure.
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Iron Ore 62% Fe CFR China
Platts Iron Ore Index, or IODEX, is a leading global benchmark for the spot price of physical iron ore. For over 15 years It is used by steelmakers, traders, and mining companies globally to price long-term and spot contracts. Our Iron Ore forward curve leverages this deep market expertise to deliver a robust view of forward pricing, capturing daily market dynamics. This forward curve is crucial for calculating key risk metrics and reporting the fair value of financial instruments.
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Steel Rebar FOB Turkey
The construction sector's recovery has driven demand for steel rebar, leading to evolving pricing structures. We present a forward curve for Steel Rebar FOB Turkey that integrates market intelligence from our editorial experts with quantitative modeling, reflecting the competitive landscape and regional production capabilities.
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Why S&P Global Energy?
Unparalleled Experience
For 100+ years, we've delivered Platts price assessments for physical and forward markets. Customers count on us for news, pricing, and analytics, ensuring transparent, efficient markets for confident decisions.
Trusted benchmark pricing
Provides industry benchmark price indices with robust, transparent, proven methodologies, that guarantees data integrity with stringent quality controls, and adherence to strict guidelines and IOSCO principles.
Integrated European market pricing coverage
Covers 16 European hubs—natural gas, power, renewables, nuclear and coal —in one connected pricing service.
Historical view of Pricing
Comprehensive price history back to 1985 supports deep analysis of historical price trends to better understand the current market dynamics and forecast potential price movements resulting from similar previous geopolitical events.
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Methodology
S&P Global Energy methodologies bring consistency and robustness to our natural gas price assessments through principles and parameters that guide our market specialists at every stage of the process.
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