Articles & Metals Market Trends
Automotive MMI: Trump’s Tariff Concerns & More Semiconductor Woes
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) held sideways from December to January, dropping a mere 0.48%. The index has yet to show a lot of
German and Dutch Families Consolidate Assets to Strengthen EU Steel Market Position
The EU Steel industry could witness some changes that could strengthen its place in the global steel market. German steelmaker and longs producer Südwest Beteiligungen
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Secures Alumina Investments
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained consolidated, falling by a modest 1.29% from December to January. Meanwhile, LME aluminum prices continued to trend sideways
How the Steel Council Aims to Rebuild Britain’s Steel Industry
The UK government’s Department for Business and Trade has set up a committee called the Steel Council to secure long-term steelmaking in the country, where
Stainless MMI: Indonesia Looks to Support Nickel Prices
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, retreating by a modest 2.64% from December to January. All of the index’s components trended lower, weighed
Construction MMI: Wildfire Impact on California Construction & Trump Anticipated Tariffs on Construction Materials from China
The Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, budging up by a slight 1.61%. Overall, 2024 ended with mild volatility. The construction industry didn’t have
Iron Ore’s Rocky Road: Weak Steel Demand and Ample Supply Pressure Prices
All available indicators at the start of 2025 show that iron ore prices will likely remain subdued in the new year. According to the latest
Raw Steels MMI: Nippon Acquisition of U.S. Steel Blocked, Bad News for Steel Buyers
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with a slight downside bias, falling 1.49% from December to January. Meanwhile, the blocked sale of
Rare Earths MMI: The Trump Transition and What to Expect for U.S. Rare Earth Imports
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) displayed bearish sentiment as it entered 2025, dropping by 3.08%. Weak Chinese demand for metals across the board
Indonesian Firms Rush to Capitalize on Nickel
According to a Forbes report, the nickel business has become so lucrative that billionaire Kiki Barki, who built his fortune in coal mining, is now
Renewables MMI: Q4 Battery Metal Results & Trump Administration Anticipated Market Shifts
The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) dropped by 5.47% from December to January. Overall, renewable energy materials and battery metals experienced a somewhat bullish Q4.
India Faces Steel Shock: Record Chinese Imports Threaten Domestic Producers
For India’s steel industry, what was feared is coming true. Initial government data shows that imports of finished steel from China hit a new record
EU Steel Crisis: Will Safeguards Save the Day?
In response to an ongoing crisis threatening the EU steel industry, the European Commission recently initiated a review of steel safeguards on imports. The move
Hot Rolled Coil Prices in Europe Increase: Mills Push for Revenue Recovery
Prices for hot rolled coil in Western Europe have risen further in the past month as mills seek to regain lost revenue from the declines
Aluminum MMI: End of China Rebates, Alumina Supply Support Aluminum Prices
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) edged lower, with a 1.23% decline from November to December. Aluminum Prices: A Year in Review 2024 began on
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