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: MetalMiner has launched a full suite of precious metals as part of the MetalMiner Insights platform. This includes a complete suite of catalytic converter precious metals, which are particularly useful […]
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This Morning in Metals: Oil prices fall to four-week low
This morning in metals news: oil prices fell to their lowest since early October; Anglo American said it aims to achieve carbon-neutral shipping by 2040; and, lastly, stainless steel producer Outokumpu announced its Q3 2021 results. MetalMiner has launched a full suite of precious metals as part of the MetalMiner Insights platform. This includes a […]
The ‘B’ Word, Part 2: Durability, portability and uniformity of Bitcoin
In the first part of this series, we discussed monetary inflation, the history of gold as a store of value and how digital assets, like Bitcoin, may be the next big thing in the technology of money. The narrative of gold being the premier store-of-value asset has captivated like-minded investors for centuries. In this follow-up […]
During COP26, Xi calls for ‘stronger actions’; India targets carbon neutrality by 2070
Two countries, two neighbors, two of the most populated countries in the world — China and India talked of their individual approaches to climate change at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland. The event was delayed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes six years after the landmark Paris accord, which 200 […]
Week in Review: China’s property market; oil prices; aerospace aluminum demand
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 whether oil prices can hit $100 per barrel this year, a potentially rapid recovery for aerospace aluminum demand and much more: We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary […]
Oil prices on the rise amid signs of distress heading into winter
Goldman Sachs seems to think oil prices could hit $100 per barrel by the end of the year. So do many consumers, fearing further inflationary pressure on costs that have risen across the commodities landscape this year. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Oil inventories […]
So much for a supercycle as China’s property market weighs on outlook
Bulls are pointing to the surging metals prices as evidence a supercycle is alive and well. However, no one but a snake oil salesman would suggest that what we are seeing is anything healthy. The 10-year commodities boom seen earlier this century, for example, was driven by rapid industrialization in China, a long-term expansion that […]
Week in Review: Global steel demand; aluminum alloys; store-of-value assets
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: Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. Week of Oct. 18-22 (steel demand, aluminum alloys and more) Stuart Burns checked […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper prices continue October surge
This morning in metals news: copper prices have surged this month; median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers are up; and WTI crude oil prices have ticked up since last week. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel demand to rise 4.5%, World Steel Association forecasts
This morning in metals news: the World Steel Association forecast steel demand to rise by 4.5% this year; U.S. import prices increased in September; and, lastly, the Energy Information Administration forecasts U.S. coal-fired electricity generation will increase this year for the first time since 2014. Are you under pressure to generate steel cost savings? Make […]
