This morning in metals, the U.S. Census Bureau reported figures for August steel imports, Japanese aluminum consumers are looking to scrap and universities in the U.K. are conducting testing in the hopes of producing “greener” steel. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Imports 2.7M Metric Tons of […]
Category: Ferrous Metals
August Global Crude Steel Production Up 2.6% Year Over Year
According to a World Steel Association report, global crude steel production in August was up 2.6% compared with production in August 2017. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The 64 countries reporting production to the World Steel Association produced a total of 151.7 million tons in August, according […]
Excess Capacity Front and Center at Paris Global Steel Forum
Overcapacity was the word of the day at the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity last week. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The forum, which took place Sept. 20 in Paris, brought together the world’s biggest steel-producing nations. “The global challenge of overcapacity has strained trade relations […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR Questions Global Steel Forum’s Ability to Deliver Capacity Cuts
This morning in metals news, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) dished out criticism for a global steel forum and its efforts toward curbing excess steel capacity, Chinese steel rebar prices are up and Walmart warns tariffs could result in price increases. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial […]
This Morning in Metals: Union Expresses Frustration in Contract Talks with U.S. Steel
This morning in metals news, contract talks between United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel have been “frustrating,” China’s scrap usage increased during the first six months of the year and Thyssenkrupp’s CEO says the firm will forge on with plans to merge its European operations with those of Tata Steel Need buying strategies for steel? Request […]
This Morning in Metals: India Mulls Increasing Duty on Steel Imports
This morning in metals news, India is considering upping its steel import duty, China’s spending on subways could assist its steel sector and an update in the Rusal sanctions saga. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Supporting the Rupee In order to give support to its currency, the […]
Moody’s Paints Bullish Picture of Indian Steel Sector
Moody’s Investors Service has said India will be the brightest spot for the steel sector over the next 12-18 months, according to a report by the Hindu Business Line. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Moody’s pointed out that India’s steel consumption was rising at least 5.5%-6% every […]
GOES MMI: Spot Prices Slide While Manufacturers Challenge AK Steel, Metglas
Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) prices fell for the second month in a row, with multiple large power equipment manufacturers requesting exclusions from the Section 232 tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook What makes these requests noteworthy involves the arguments made by each of the firms. One of […]
Stainless MMI: Nickel Prices, Stainless Steel Surcharges Drop
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell again this month. The slide of six points moved the index to 72 from the previous 78 reading. Lower nickel prices led the fall, while domestic stainless steel surcharges also fell. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The drop in […]
This Morning in Metals: USW, U.S. Steel Continue Contract Talks
This morning in metals news, the United Steelworkers union is reportedly not happy with U.S. Steel’s latest contract proposal, Vice President Mike Pence touts a steel resurgence in Michigan and South Korean firms seek an exemption from the E.U. steel safeguards. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Union […]
