This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel industry received a downgrade from Moody’s, a Russian tin producer is looking to expand production and oil prices have taken a fall. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Moody’s Down on U.S. Steel […]
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This Morning in Metals: Final Embargo Lifted on Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte Refinery
This morning in metals news, a Brazilian federal court lifted the final remaining embargo on Norsk Hydro’s DRS2 bauxite residue deposit area, Brazilian miner Vale announced plans to invest in a number of Brazilian communities and Brent crude oil prices fell this week. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of […]
Week in Review: Steel Quotas, Oil Prices and a Post-Brexit Trade Landscape
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: Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. The European Commission has proposed scaling back a planned increase […]
Slowing Growth in India, China to Weigh on Iron Ore Market
Iron ore has had a volatile year. Based on a forecast made by sector experts and research agencies, the coming year will not bring any cheer on that front. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Much of the gloom and doom scenarios stems from the fact that two […]
Oil Prices Spike on Fears of Middle East Conflict
The drone and cruise missile strikes on Saudi Arabian oil installations this week caused a massive spike in oil prices as the market reacted with surprise to the news — but should it have been such a surprise? The strike said to have been made by some 20 drones and a dozen cruise missiles on […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Trade Commissioner Wants Deal on Aircraft Subsidies
This morning in metals news, E.U. Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom wants the U.S. to hold off on imposing tariffs in response to the long-running Airbus-Boeing subsidy saga, iron ore prices could continue to plunge and copper prices dipped again Tuesday. E.U. Trade Chief Seeks Deal on Aircraft Subsidies Earlier this year, the United States Trade […]
This Morning in Metals: China Exempts U.S. Soybeans, Pork from Tariffs
This morning in metals news, China spared U.S. soybeans and pork imports from tariffs, copper prices gained on the current tenor of trade news and Chinese iron ore rose to a five-week high. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Exempts Pork, Soybeans from Tariffs China announced it […]
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This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Prices Bounce Back
This morning in metals news, iron ore made gains Friday, a Houston metal manufacturer plans to close and Nippon Steel plans to cut its capital spending by 10%. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Prices Rise Chinese iron ore futures rose 4% Friday on heightened restocking […]
This Morning in Metals: China to Impose Tariffs on $75B Worth of U.S. Goods
This morning in metals news, China’s Finance Ministry announced new tariffs on U.S. goods, Germany’s thyssenkrupp is suing over the European Commission’s decision to block a proposed merger with Tata Steel and iron ore prices could continue to slide. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China to Impose New […]
