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China’s Metal Anti-Dumping is Back. What You Need to Know

China’s Metal Anti-Dumping is Back. What You Need to Know AdobeStock 202599780 scaled

Chinese mills are churning out steel, aluminum and even refined copper at near-record levels and sending the surplus abroad, a trend steel industry analysts say could pressure industrial metal prices in the United States. After a year of lagging domestic demand, China’s exports of construction and manufacturing metals have surged, flooding global markets with cheap […]

Renewables MMI: Buyers Stock Up Ahead of 10% Tariff Deadline

Renewables MMI: Buyers Stock Up Ahead of 10% Tariff Deadline Gavel

The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a slight 2.83%. Metals prices, including those for copper, steel, lithium and cobalt, have seen significant swings in recent weeks as U.S. companies scramble to source material before tariffs are imposed. For instance, U.S. copper prices surged in Q1 as buyers raced ahead of potential import […]

Construction MMI: Construction Market Braces Itself as Recession Fears Loom

Construction MMI: Construction Market Braces Itself as Recession Fears Loom Construction

The Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways month-over-month, dropping by 2.72%. In the wake of fresh federal policy moves this spring, construction news reports indicate that the industry is navigating a sudden spike in material costs. Over the past month, new government tariffs and trade measures have caused significant price fluctuations in critical inputs […]

Automotive MMI: Volatile Steel and Copper Prices Shake U.S. Auto Industry

Automotive MMI: Volatile Steel and Copper Prices Shake U.S. Auto Industry automotive

The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways this past month, dropping a slight 1.74%. The US automotive industry faces a bumpy ride as key metal prices continue to swing wildly. In recent weeks, critical inputs like hot-dipped galvanized steel, copper and lead have seen rapid price shifts amid new tariffs and supply chain jitters, […]

How U.S. Manufacturers Shift Gears and Save Money Amid Metal Price Volatility

How U.S. Manufacturers Shift Gears and Save Money Amid Metal Price Volatility Automotive

U.S. manufacturers in the automotive, appliance and general industrial sectors are overhauling procurement strategies as economic volatility and swings in steel, aluminum and copper prices squeeze margins. Recent U.S. tariff actions have jolted metals markets, sending input costs soaring for downstream manufacturers. According to Reuters, the uncertainty not only triggered panic buying but extended lead times […]

Aluminum Delivery Premiums Spiking After Tariffs, are Aluminum Freight Bottlenecks Coming?

Aluminum Delivery Premiums Spiking After Tariffs, are Aluminum Freight Bottlenecks Coming? International Container Cargo ship in the ocean, Freight Transpo

In the past month, the cost of importing aluminum into the United States has risen sharply. This occurred as aluminum market delivery premiums, the added charges above the base metal price for physical shipments, came close to record highs. This surge in costs stems primarily from a combination of fresh U.S. tariffs, global shipping delays, […]

Global Precious Metals MMI: “Yellow Metal” Come Out Once Again as Hedging Safe Haven Amidst Tariffs

Global Precious Metals MMI: “Yellow Metal” Come Out Once Again as Hedging Safe Haven Amidst Tariffs metal prices 2024.

The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw a significant bullish action month-over-month, rising by a total of 8%. The U.S. precious metals market (and precious metals prices in general) saw dramatic swings over the past five weeks amid a backdrop of stubborn inflation, evolving interest rate expectations, new tariffs and geopolitical tensions. All […]

Automotive MMI: New 25% Automotive Tariffs in Effect, How is the Market Responding?

Automotive MMI: New 25% Automotive Tariffs in Effect, How is the Market Responding? tariffs?

The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) rose by 4.33% month-over-month. With the 25% Trump tariffs now in effect, the market could be in for a bumpy ride. New Wave of Trump Tariffs Hit The Trump Administration implemented two sweeping trade actions, collectively known as the “Trump Tariffs,” that are reverberating across U.S. industries. First came […]

Historical Price Trends for Industrial Metals Over the Past Decade

Historical Price Trends for Industrial Metals Over the Past Decade AdobeStock 1246711151 scaled e1743440569568

Over the last ten years, industrial metal prices have gone on a wild ride, rising, falling and rising again, thanks to everything from global economic swings to supply chain hiccups and geopolitical drama. If you’re in manufacturing, investing, or policy, keeping tabs on these price trends isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Steel Historical Price Trends […]

Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Steals the Show Again With New Record Highs

Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Steals the Show Again With New Record Highs raw-gold-ingot-in-the-hands-2

The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways month-over-month, rising a slight 2.69%. Many precious metals prices saw dynamic shifts from February to March. Gold raced toward historic highs amid elevated tariff uncertainty and bets on the U.S. Federal Reserve policy easing. Meanwhile, silver also climbed to multi-month highs on safe-haven demand and […]

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