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Japan’s steel sector faces numerous challenges, from COVID-19 to global overcapacity

Japan’s steel sector is facing tumultuous times. But, in the short term, there are initial signs of it pulling through in 2021. Are you on the hook for communicating the company’s steel performance to the executive team? See what should be in that report.  Pandemic impacts on Japan’s steel sector The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to […]

This Morning in Metals: Section 232 auto tariff deadline passes — with no decision

This morning in metals news, trade experts cited by Reuters say the U.S. might have to find another route to impose tariffs on imported automobiles, Japan’s crude steel output dropped in October and U.S. steel prices have started to show some signs of upward momentum. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial […]

Is the Global Automotive Manufacturing Downturn Cyclical or the New Normal?

Is the Global Automotive Manufacturing Downturn Cyclical or the New Normal?

Automotive markets just about everywhere are in decline this year. The question is: to what extent is this a cyclical downturn as opposed to a structural shift? Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The Financial Times article reported Indian passenger vehicle sales fell 31% last month from the […]

This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Price’s Rise Slows

This morning in metals news, the iron ore price slipped Thursday, the Indian steel import market is dominated by Japan and South Korea, and trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to gain. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Slows Down Supported by supply-side concerns, […]

This Morning in Metals: Japan’s Steel Production Falls 1.9% in FY 2018

This morning in metals news, Japan saw its steel production fall over fiscal year 2018, the general counsel for the United States Trade Representative is leaving the administration and U.S. housing starts in March were down 14.2% year over year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Japanese Steel […]

This Morning in Metals: Copper Hits Seven-Week High

This morning in metals news, copper gains momentum, Japan’s steel federation thinks domestic output will grow this year and U.S. Steel will have to pay at least $40 million to repair one of its facilities after a fire. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook   Copper Reaches Seven-Week […]

This Morning in Metals: Chinese Steel Prices Continue to Slide

This morning in metals news, prices of Chinese steel and steelmaking ingredients were down Friday, India is in talks with the U.S. over a steel tariff exemption and Japanese crude steel output might be decline in the first quarter of 2019. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese […]

This Morning in Metals: Chinese Steel Market Slides

This morning in metals news, Chinese steel prices are dropping, Rio Tinto is leading the copper charge in Australia’s Great Sandy Desert and Asian aluminum prices are coming down. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese Steel Market Chinese steel prices are entering a bear market, according to […]

This Morning in Metals: Trump Reviews Metals Tariffs on Canada, Mexico

This morning in metals news, President Trump is reviewing the U.S.’s steel and aluminum tariffs with respect to their application to Canada and Mexico, copper prices are up and the World Trade Organization (WTO) has set up a panel for a dispute between Japan and South Korea. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month […]

This Morning in Metals: Copper, Aluminum Prices Drop on News of China’s Adjusted Winter Capacity Cuts

This morning in metals news, copper and aluminum prices drop, Japanese steel exports fall and the U.S. and Canada still remain without a new deal vis-a-vis North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation efforts. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Copper, Aluminum Prices Fall on Scaledown of China’s Winer Cuts Copper […]

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