Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Stop obsessing about the actual forecasted nickel price. It’s more important to spot the trend. See why. Week of June 14-18 (Boeing-Airbus dispute, copper prices and much more) What will Britain’s trade […]
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This Morning in Metals: Volvo expands electric vehicle production in South Carolina
This morning in metals news: Volvo plans to expand its electric vehicle production in South Carolina; U.S. import prices increased by 1.1% in May; and, lastly, Ford Motor Co. says Q2 2021 EBIT will come in higher than its expectations. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Volvo to expand EV production in South Carolina Automaker […]
This Morning in Metals: China auto sales fall 3.1% year over year in May
This morning in metals news: China auto sales cooled in May, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; production of crude oil and natural gas in New Mexico reached a record high in March; and, lastly, labor productivity fell in 13 of 29 service-providing industries in the U.S. last year. Stay up to date […]
Week in Review: Interest in Liberty Steel’s French assets; automotive sales power ahead; China coal target dampens smelter investment
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including steel sector news, the Biden administration’s release of a 250-page supply chain report and much more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to […]
Automotive MMI: US automakers post record auto sales in May
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 4.5% for this month’s reading, as many automakers posted record auto sales in May. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. US auto sales Among monthly reporters, Ford Motor Co. reported its total sales in the US […]
Week in Review: Iron ore shows volatility; hot rolled coil prices rise; China relaxes rare earths production quotas
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals news here on MetalMiner, including iron ore volatility, rare earths production quotas in China and much more: We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Week of May […]
This Morning in Metals: General Motors to increase deliveries to US, Canadian customers
This morning in metals news: General Motors says it will increase vehicle deliveries to customers in the US and Canada; US nonfarm business sector labor productivity rose by 5.4% in the first quarter; and crude oil prices continue to rise. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]
Week in Review: Section 232 tariffs; metals prices pull back; China warns commodity speculators
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]
This Morning in Metals: May new-vehicle retail sales on pace for record
This morning in metals news: new-vehicle retail sales are on pace to hit their highest total ever for the month of May, according to J.D. Power and LMC Automotive; meanwhile, new orders for manufactured durable goods declined in April after 11 straight months of gains; and, lastly, LME aluminum has backtracked over the last two-plus […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner webinar to cover allocation markets, signs buyers should monitor
This morning in metals news: an upcoming MetalMiner webinar will cover the signs metals buyers should look out for when assessing when allocation markets might be coming to an end; meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. took home a prize for advanced high-strength steel innovations; and, lastly, steel prices continue to rise. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library […]