Despite a somewhat chaotic year, with markets buffeted by trade wars and geopolitical risks, the global economy has continued to expand (albeit at a slower pace than previously). Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! The market’s reaction to media coverage of trade wars has […]
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Boris Johnson’s Conservatives power to a thumping victory
Well, Boris the Bruiser has done it. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Boris Johnson’s Conservative party pulled off the strongest showing for the Tories in the British elections since Margaret Thatcher’s 1983 victory and a thumping majority of 79, as the Labour and […]
Power outages in South Africa cause platinum, palladium price rises
Platinum has had a decent year from a price perspective. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Not as strong as palladium, by any means. But despite the travails of the global automotive market, tighter emissions standards have helped demand. But now price support has […]
Finally, Saudi Aramco’s IPO happens — to more of a damp squib than fanfare
After much delay and considerable uncertainty, Saudi Aramco finally got its IPO away, albeit only on the domestic Saudi market and not in New York, London or Hong Kong – yet. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Shares were priced at $8.53, or 32 […]
India could become net importer of iron ore next year
Talk about an own goal. India, the fourth-largest iron ore producer in the world, could become a net importer next year, Cogencis reported recently. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! In the April-September period this year, India imported 900,000 tons of iron ore and […]
A critical source of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) faces instability and supply disruption
An important source of precious metals — and in particular, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) — is in a spiral of diminishing returns and could run out of cash in 2020 with consequences for metal supply and market prices. Zimbabwe has been here before, it must be said. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis […]
Nickel not joining in the Christmas cheer
We observed last month that the peak had passed in nickel prices and earlier suggestions from some quarters that nickel may hit $20,000 per ton were highly unlikely. Any stainless consumers taking that on board and living hand to mouth will have seen surcharges come down and should have been able to trim stocks in […]
IEA warns of imminent oil glut, putting pressure on global prices
Conventional wisdom has suggested we are headed for a significant oil surplus next year, with some commentators talking about a glut. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Even respected industry publications like OilPrice.com headlined “IEA Warns Of A Looming Oil Glut […]
Europe invests heavily in electric vehicle battery production
Europe is sometimes — often, even — chided for its slow decision-making, which is seen by many as a product of being a “Club of 27” and the need to gain consensus for coordinated action. But a recent FT article describes an impressively fast response to Europe’s realization that it is being left behind in […]
Britain’s Dec. 12 general election has the potential to move markets
You could be excused in the U.S. for overlooking the fact that the U.K. is going through a snap election campaign. Any such coverage of the U.K.’s upcoming election is being drowned out by the U.S. media’s hourly reporting of the varying prospects for the numerous Democratic contenders and the daily tussles between lawmakers and […]
