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 momentum in 2025, with no clear trend up or down. However, the U.S. automotive industry has raised concerns about Trump’s proposed tariffs on automotive imports from Canada, Mexico and China. […]
Jennifer Kary
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 much reaction to the Fed’s Q4 round of interest rate drops, and the Fed has been hesitant to drop interest rates more significantly. Still, newfound volatility could come in 2025 […]
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 had at least some impact on the downward direction of the index month-over-month. Considering major changes are underway in the global rare earth industry, this created downward short-term price pressure. […]
Global Precious Metals MMI: Prices Lose Steam After a Volatile 2024
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) dropped month-over-month by 7.66%. Precious metals prices showed mixed trends over the past month, shaped by central bank decisions, geopolitical uncertainties and shifts in market demand. While gold and silver continued to rise, platinum and palladium encountered declining momentum. Precious Metals Prices: Palladium Palladium prices have faced […]
Automotive MMI: Stellantis’ CEO Steps Down: How it Will Impact the US Automotive Market
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) remained sideways, only moving down 2.58%. There are currently no significant factors within the US automotive market causing much movement in price action, and automotive sector as a whole remains slow. Despite this, concern about incoming tariffs from the new Trump administration remains palpable. While Trump hasn’t threatened tariffs […]
Rare Earths MMI: Rebels Continue to Invade and Take Over Crucial Rare Earth Mines
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) trended sideways with a slightly downward movement of 2.59%. Numerous factors remain at play within the global rare earths market. One of the most significant factors rare earths buyers need to remain aware of is the ongoing conflict within Myanmar, one of the world’s key rare earth suppliers, […]
Rare Earths MMI: Market Unstable With Multiple Supply Chain Disruptions. Are the Bulls Coming?
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw its upward price action slow as prices experienced only a slight uptick of 0.38%. While upward price action for rare earths did lose steam month-over-month, prices could soon witness another bullish boost. Not only did China’s rare earth export ban go into effect as of October 1, […]
Renewables MMI: China’s October 1st Critical Minerals Restrictions Sends Vibrations Through Renewables Industry
The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) slowed down its upward price action and moved sideways, edging down by 0.12%. China Critical Minerals Restrictions Now in Full Effect On October 1, 2024, China imposed significant restrictions on the export of critical minerals, sending ripples through global markets. These minerals, including elements like gallium, germanium, and graphite, […]
Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Once Again Hits Record Highs
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) continued to make gains this past month, rising by 5.07%. Gold once again reached unprecedented highs, hitting $2,697 per ounce in October due to safe-haven demand spurred by economic concerns and U.S. election uncertainty. Other precious metals prices, like silver, also saw gains. Meanwhile, platinum began to […]
Construction MMI: Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Leave “Path of Destruction” in U.S. Construction Industry
The Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, nudging up just 2.54%. Overall, the index continues to move in its more than year-long sideways range, with metal prices remaining stagnant. While the index had a slight response to the September interest rate drop, it will take a lot more than that to generate any type […]
