Amid the doom and gloom on steel prices – at least for producers, you won’t hear consumers complaining — a couple of Reuters reports suggest some of the relentless pressure on prices may ease early next year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Demand in top consumer China […]
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Goldman Sachs is Bullish on Oil Prices in the Long Term
Judging by the share price of shale oil and gas producers, you would think the industry is one from which to keep well away. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Goldman Sachs, however, is recommending clients go long on the premise […]
Week in Review: Copper Prices, ‘Steelmageddon’ and U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: copper prices, “Steelmageddon,” rising palladium prices, and aluminum and steel demand in Europe. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Import Market Share Hits 17% in October
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import permit applications surged in October, U.S. Steel has laid off workers at its Granite City operation and Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China dropped in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
Week in Review: Freeport-McMoRan’s AI Play, LME Reforms and India’s RCEP Decision
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Freeport-McMoRan’s use of artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. steel production, aluminum prices, U.S. automotive sales, construction spending and India’s decision to back away from the proposed RCEP trade […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Will No Longer Seek Special Treatment for Developing Countries
This morning in metals news, South Korea will no longer seek to benefit from special treatment granted to developing countries vis-a-vis WTO rules, iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland are surging and Rio Tinto has commissioned new press filter technology at its Quebec alumina refinery. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
Week in Review: Steel Prices, U.S. Oil Exports and Iron Ore Supply
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, which included stories on: steel production and the falling steel price; a dip in aluminum production and the flagging aluminum price; U.S. oil exports; and a survey of U.S. electronics […]
This Morning in Metals: Deal to Save British Steel in Doubt
This morning in metals news, a planned takeover of British Steel by a Turkish military pension fund is in doubt, Caterpillar reported down third-quarter earnings and Chinese iron ore futures made gains again. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. OYAK Bid […]
U.S. Now Exports Oil to More Countries Than it Imports From
The U.S.’s rise as an oil producer is well-documented, but the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest report marks another milestone for the domestic sector. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. According to the EIA, the U.S. now exports crude oil […]
There’s No Shortage of Iron Ore — There’s a Shortage of it at the Right Cost
Two features of Chinese political and industrial policy have been consistent over the years: the willingness to plan long term and deep pockets to finance those plans. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. A major state-owned steelmaker and mining company, Sinosteel, […]