This morning in metals news, Codelco is holding its 2020 copper premium flat for Europe, China’s yuan could see further devaluation and Alcoa’s Baie-Comeau smelter has received certification from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Copper Premium […]
Lisa Reisman
Construction MMI: Architecture Billings Show Signs of Slowing Down
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month, sticking at an MMI reading of 77. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Construction Spending According to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. construction spending in August reached a seasonally adjusted annual […]
Automotive MMI: After Strong August, Sales Slow in September
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month for an MMI reading of 85. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Auto Sales The Big 3, which now all report sales on a quarterly basis, released sales figures for the […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR Hails WTO’s Record $7.5B Tariff Ruling
The United States Trade Representative lauded the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) decision on U.S. countertariffs against the E.U., a Chinese steelmaker could enter the mix in bidding for British Steel and the WTO put out less than optimistic figures with respect to global growth levels in 2019 and 2020. Keep up to date on everything […]
This Morning in Metals: WTO Panel Rules in U.S.’s Favor, Opening Door to $7.5B in Tariffs on E.U. Goods
This morning in metals news, the WTO ruled in favor of the U.S. in its ongoing battle with the E.U. over Airbus subsidies, striking workers at General Motors rejected the automaker’s latest offer, a Louisiana steel group has gone bankrupt and copper prices are slumping. Keep up to date on everything going on in the […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Announces Joint Venture Partnership with Big River Steel
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel announced a new joint venture with Big River Steel, the E.U.-U.S. fight over aircraft subsidies continues and Chile’s copper output increased in August. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Steel to Purchase 49.9% […]
Global Steel Production Rises 3.4% in August; China’s Production Jumps 9.3%
Global crude steel production increased 3.4% in August on a year-over-year basis, the World Steel Association reported. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Production for the month reached 156 million tons, according to the World Steel Association report, which collects production […]
Over Half of Executives Surveyed by Reshoring Institute Considering Reshoring — But Challenges Persist
As global supply chains twist and turn amid economic pressures, including the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, much attention has been paid the phenomenon of reshoring. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Simply put, reshoring is the practice of bringing manufacturing back […]
This Morning in Metals: General Motors Strike Enters Third Week
This morning in metals news, the nationwide General Motors strike has entered its third week, Norsk Hydro is opening a new aluminum research lab and Thyssenkrupp announced a new CEO will take over Oct. 1. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
Week in Review: Steel Prices, Greenland’s Resources and U.S.-India Trade
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the storylines on MetalMiner, which this week touched on steel prices, the potential opening up of Greenland’s resources and U.S.-India trade talks. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
