This morning in metals news, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) made a negative determination in the ongoing anti-dumping probe of fabricated structural steel imports, the Pilbara Ports Authority released January shipment data and Norsk Hydro will offer aluminum solutions for ships under construction for a Norwegian shipowner. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when […]
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Despite recent surge, U.S. steel rebar imports from Turkey plummet in 2019
Steel rebar is a crucial material for its use in construction, which is often cited in surveys of general economic health and activity. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. For instance, U.S. construction spending in December reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]
Europe’s stock markets remain strangely sanguine despite lackluster growth
The Financial Times reported the eurozone’s economy is growing at the slowest rate since the bloc’s debt crisis seven years ago, according to data published late last week. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. The Eurozone grew at a quarterly rate of […]
Week in Review: Copper prices; British Steel roadblock; U.S. auto sales
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: copper prices and the coronavirus’ impact; European steel consumption; Jingye’s British Steel takeover bid; U.S. steel production; automotive sales and more. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump backs off from steel, aluminum tariffs on Brazil
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump won’t go through with a previous tariff threat on Brazilian steel and aluminum, Chinese stainless steel production growth is forecast to drop in 2020, and a power outage impact Norsk Hydro operations last week. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
Reports: U.S., China reach tentative partial trade deal to avoid Dec. 15 tariffs
In a year full of stops and starts, false dawns and setbacks, it appears the world’s top two economic superpowers could have some form of a partial trade deal on the table. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! According to Bloomberg, the tentative agreement […]
Week in Review: ArcelorMittal Closures, Platinum Demand and a Call for a Section 232 Sunset
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 our coverage of: ArcelorMittal’s plant closure in South Africa, the oil price outlook, U.S. steel capacity utilization and steel prices, CAMMU’s call for a Section 232 sunset provision, and […]
U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks Show Promise Over Auto Tariffs Issue
Not everyone agrees with the use of tariffs to achieve changes in trade relations. However, a recent article in The New York Times article reports the threat of 25% import tariffs on the U.S.’s main automotive trading partners could prove to be spectacularly successful. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world […]
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. […]
This Morning in Metals: Chile’s October Copper Exports Fall 21%
This morning in metals news, No. 1 copper producer Chile saw its export levels drop 21% last month amid protests around the country, steel production in the U.S.’s Great Lakes region dropped last week and Shanghai Metals Markets forecast Chinese tin prices to rise back above $20,000 per ton by the end of the year. […]
