This morning in metals news, China is eyeing improvements to its steel capacity structure, China’s 2018 aluminum exports surged and Shanghai rebar futures hit a two-month high. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China’s Steel Structure According to Reuters, China is looking to shift the focus of its […]
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Trump, Modi Kick Off New Year Talking Trade
The new year for India started on a positive note where trade with the United States is concerned. On Jan. 7, U.S. President Donald Trump called up his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss, among other things, reducing the trade shortfall — a move that seems to have gone down well in Indian […]
This Morning in Metals: U.K. Steel Exports to U.S. Down 20% Since Tariff
This morning in metals news, the U.K.’s steel export levels to the U.S. have come down this year, China’s steel output surged through the first 11 months of the year and 2018 proved to be a down year for a number of commodities, including copper. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial […]
This Morning in Metals: USMCA Signed at G20; Metals Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Remain
This morning in metals news, the U.S., Canada and Mexico formally signed the trade deal that will serve as the successor to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), aluminum associations in several countries sent Group of 20 (G20) leaders a joint letter asking them to tackle overcapacity, and President Donald Trump and President Xi […]
This Morning in Metals: DOC Issues Affirmative Determination in Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Cases
This morning in metals news, the Department of Commerce issued an affirmative determination its investigation of imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China, China boasted strong October exports despite the U.S. tariffs, and aluminum prices are too low for such a tight market, according to analysts. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month […]
This Morning in Metals: ArcelorMittal, Nippon Submit Joint Bid for Essar
This morning in metals news, the final two bidders for India’s Essar Steel have been chosen, businesses are grappling with the reality of no tariff exclusions vis-a-vis the most recent round of tariffs on China and trade ministers met in Ottawa to talk about strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO). Need buying strategies for steel? […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford Says Prices of U.S. Steel More Expensive than Anywhere Else
This morning in metals, Ford Motor Co. says prices of U.S. steel are higher than anywhere else in the world, China’s alumina exports surged in September and the LME copper price dropped Tuesday. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook High Prices U.S. automaker Ford has been vocal about […]
This Morning in Metals: Canada Plans to Impose 25% Steel Tariff, Quotas
This morning in metals news, Canada plans to impose tariffs and quotas on seven categories of steel, the VIX surged this week to an eight-month high, and China’s steel and aluminum exports held relatively steady last month. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Canada to Impose Steel Safeguards […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper, Aluminum Prices Drop on News of China’s Adjusted Winter Capacity Cuts
This morning in metals news, copper and aluminum prices drop, Japanese steel exports fall and the U.S. and Canada still remain without a new deal vis-a-vis North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation efforts. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Copper, Aluminum Prices Fall on Scaledown of China’s Winer Cuts Copper […]
Argentina’s Latest Financial Crisis: Have We Been Here Before?
Argentina is not exactly Venezuela, but you could be forgiven for shaking your head at the sheer ineptitude of Argentinian politicians who have presided over yet another economic crisis and have been forced to go to the IMF yet again for a $50 billion bailout. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of […]
