The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped four points this month for a March MMI reading of 75. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
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This Morning in Metals: Oil prices tick up on OPEC output cut expectations
This morning in metals news, oil prices ticked up Wednesday, the European Steel Association welcomed the start of E.U.-U.K. trade negotiations, and Century Aluminum recently released its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Automotive MMI: Honda, Hyundai sales surge; GM adds 3,500 EV charging plugs
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month for a March MMI reading of 86. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rate hits 81.8%
This morning in metals news, the U.S steel sector posted a capacity utilization rate of 81.8% through the first two months of the year, a major copper conference has been canceled amid coronavirus concerns and a British Steel takeover deal has finally been reached. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use […]
World Steel Association: Global steel production rises 2.1% in January
As the impact of the coronavirus outbreak began to be felt in latter half of January and into February, the total scope of the health crisis and its ramifications for economies around the world remains to be seen. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal appeals court upholds Section 232 constitutionality
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled to uphold the constitutionality of the Section 232 statute, President Donald Trump has decided not to impose tariffs on imported titanium sponge and U.S. Steel closed on the purchase of POSCO-California Corporation’s 50% interest in USS-Posco Industries. All the metals […]
Week in Review: Tesla’s battery play; supply chains under stress; E.U.-U.K. trade talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Tesla’s struggle between price competitiveness and battery range; supply chains amid the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. industrial production; zinc’s global supply deficit; and E.U.-U.K. trade talks. Looking for […]
This Morning in Metals: Thysskenkrupp sells elevator business for €17.2B
This morning in metals news, German firm Thyssenkrupp announced the sale of its elevator segment, the U.S.’s trade deficit in goods dipped in January and the International Tin Association recently surveyed tin producers regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. […]
European Council gives green light to begin talks over post-Brexit trade relationship
After over three years of drama on the heels of its historic Brexit referendum, the U.K. officially withdrew from the E.U. at the end of January. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! For now, not much has changed. The U.K. remains in a transitional […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports fall 10% in January
This morning in metals news, U.S. imports of steel were down last month, miner BHP recently released its half-year financial results and Moody’s assesses the impact of the coronavirus around the world. Lower your metal spend. Trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook now.