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Stainless MMI: Outokumpu Cuts Discounts, Nickel Prices Rise

Stainless MMI: Outokumpu Cuts Discounts, Nickel Prices Rise ball mill

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, supported by modest increases among most of its components. The index rose by a modest 0.56% from February to March. Meanwhile, nickel prices continued their uptrend. Outokumpu Reduces Stainless Steel Discounts Outokumpu closed out February announcing reductions to a number of stainless steel discounts. Beginning March 1, […]

Raw Steels MMI: When Will Steel Prices Peak?

Raw Steels MMI: When Will Steel Prices Peak? steel

Rising steel prices saw the Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jump by 5.59% from February to March.  Steel Prices Surge on Tariff News As of mid-March, steel prices remained decidedly bullish and in search of a new peak as U.S. tariffs set the market on fire. Hot rolled coil prices hit their highest level […]

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up on 25% Tariff Threat

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up on 25% Tariff Threat Copper bars and copper prices

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held sideways, although the upside bias continued to accelerate. Supported by a rise among most of its components, the index increased 2.8% from January to February. 25% Tariff Threat Boosts Comex Copper Price Comex copper prices remained decidedly bullish, jumping even higher on the suggestion that a 25% copper […]

AWMI Chicago 2025 Market Outlook Host Nucor Market Intelligence Manager

AWMI Chicago 2025 Market Outlook Host Nucor Market Intelligence Manager Women in metals

The Chicago chapter of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) hosted its January event featuring a market outlook presentation from Ping Liang, the Market Intelligence Manager at Nucor. Liang discussed Nucor’s 2025 steel market outlook, highlighting both the strength of the U.S. economy in years past and a forecast of what is to […]

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Stable, Premiums Bullish Amid Tariff Threats

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Stable, Premiums Bullish Amid Tariff Threats tariffs

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) continued to move sideways, with a modest 1.11% rise from January to February. In the face ongoing tariff threats, LME aluminum prices remained consolidated while the Midwest Premium surged. Tariffs Add Chaos to the Aluminum Market Since President Trump’s term started, the aluminum market has been squarely in the […]

Stainless MMI: Stainless Market Remains Slow Despite Tariffs

Stainless MMI: Stainless Market Remains Slow Despite Tariffs stainless

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, but continued to slide. Overall, the index fell by 0.72% from January to February as nickel prices remained consolidated. Bearish Conditions Continue to Haunt 304 Stainless The chaos of tariffs was seemingly lost on large portions of the stainless steel market. For many, the return of a […]

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up as Comex Premium Advances

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up as Comex Premium Advances copper prices. copper market forecast.

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held sideways, although the upside bias appeared to accelerate. In total, the index rose 1.64% from January to February, supported by rising U.S. copper prices. Keep up with the latest tariff news impacting copper prices. Subscribe to MetalMiner’s free weekly newsletter. Copper Prices Bullish as Exchange Delta Grows Traders […]

Raw Steels MMI: Mills Push For Steel Price Increases, Tariffs on Deck

Raw Steels MMI: Mills Push For Steel Price Increases, Tariffs on Deck steel

The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a modest 0.78% increase from January to February. However, steel prices could still be in for significant volatility. Mills Push for Price Increases After Weak Q4 As Q4 financial results started to pour in, they reflected a challenging end to 2024. While data from Cliffs […]

Copper MMI: LME, CME Copper Prices Bifurcate as Traders Bet on U.S. Tariffs

Copper MMI: LME, CME Copper Prices Bifurcate as Traders Bet on U.S. Tariffs tech and electronics remain a huge boon to copper prices today.

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) trended sideways overall, with a modest 0.65% decline from December to January. Meanwhile, the price of copper continues to react to new U.S. leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Traders Bet on Higher U.S. Copper Prices Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration, Comex copper prices started to break out […]

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Secures Alumina Investments

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Secures Alumina Investments aluminum

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained consolidated, falling by a modest 1.29% from December to January. Meanwhile, LME aluminum prices continued to trend sideways during the first half of January. Aluminum Prices Sideways, Midwest Premium Futures Up The aluminum market remained uncertain during the first few weeks of the new year. Less than a […]

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