The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upside bias, rising 0.56% from August to September. Meanwhile, the global price of aluminum reached highs not seen since the beginning of the year. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Worried about the fluctuating price […]
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Copper MMI: Comex Prices Hold Premium After Critical Minerals Recommendation
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a 1.87% decline from July to August. Meanwhile, the price of copper saw some notable upticks from August to September, as well as some significant drops. Keep up with why and when the price of copper shifts in 2025. Get the latest updates with MetalMiner’s free […]
Raw Steels MMI: Steel Prices Search for New Low
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways with a downside bias, falling 0.96% from August to September. U.S. Steel Prices Continue to Unravel U.S. steel prices remain in search of a new bottom. As of early September, hot rolled coil prices sit at their lowest level since February 21, having unraveled much of […]
Stainless MMI: Stainless Mills Hold Prices Ahead of Contracting
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, with a modest 1.69% increase from August to September. Interested to learn how stainless steel sourcing companies and food equipment manufacturers reduce procurement costs? Opt into MetalMiner’s free weekly newsletter. U.S. Stainless Steel Prices Flat in August U.S. stainless steel prices moved sideways during August. Since their […]
Stainless MMI: Suppliers Note Weak Q2 Despite Firm Stainless Prices
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, with a modest 0.32% increase from July to August. Though it also remained flat for the month, the nickel price continued on an overall downtrend. Stainless Mills Note Weak Demand Despite a round of price hikes in recent months, the stainless market remains weak, with no evidence […]
Raw Steels MMI: Steel Prices Soften, More Tariffs on Deck
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) accelerated during the month, moving up 3.87% from July to August as steel prices continued to slide. U.S. Steel Prices Continue Slow Downtrend U.S. steel prices have remained within a slow but steady downtrend since their late-March peak. As of mid-August, prices were down 9.49%, falling to their […]
Aluminum MMI: MW Premium Futures Stagger, Aluminum Demand Soft
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) edged higher, but the pace slowed. Ultimately, the index saw just a 0.85% rise from July to August as the price of aluminum seemed to enter a period of flux. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Midwest Premium Futures […]
Copper MMI: LME, Comex Copper Prices Return to Parity, Later Tariffs on Table
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, rising 1.18% from July to August. This puts the price of copper today just slightly above its April lows. Comex Copper Prices Plummet After Tariff Surprise July proved the most volatile month yet for Comex copper prices. As market surprises often do, the White House’s decision […]
Aluminum MMI: MW Premium Finds New High
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upside bias. Overall, the index rose 1.99% from June to July as aluminum prices slowed their ascent. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Midwest Premium Returns to the Upside Stabilization proved temporary for aluminum’s Midwest […]
Stainless MMI: Mills Secure Price Increases Despite Weak Demand
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, but the downside bias continued. Overall, the index fell 0.9% from June to July. Meanwhile, nickel prices continued their slow slide downward. Mill Price Hikes Hold June brought in a wave of price hikes from U.S. mills. NAS led the market, issuing possibly its largest ever increase […]