This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel industry posted its highest weekly capacity utilization ratio since 2014, U.S. Steel workers hope to see a windfall from rising steel prices and Canada is holding firm in NAFTA talks. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Steel Capacity Utilization Rises The U.S.’s steel […]
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European Steel Producers Performing Well Despite Tariffs, Political Turmoil
European steel producers have rarely had it so good— that’s not a statement you would expect to hear describing what has been a horribly cyclical industry that has struggled with overcapacity, political interference and significant legacy costs (such as expensive pension funds). At the same time, the European market has been flooded with cheap imports […]
This Morning in Metals: Argentina Imposes Export Tariffs on Steel
This morning in metals news, Argentina sets exports tariffs, LME copper drops and China’s biggest aluminum-producing city is getting set to roll out high-end aluminum projects. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Argentina Slaps Exports with Tariffs Argentina added export tariffs to all products, including steel, according to S&P […]
Week in Review: Consumption in China, Turkey Tariffs and Vedanta’s Big Plans
Before we head into the Labor Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns took a look at Chinese domestic consumption and its impact on commodities. On Monday […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Signs Proclamation That Could Offer Tariff Relief to Quota Countries
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that offers “targeted relief” for a quartet of countries subject to metals quotas, Mexico’s steel association urges the government to negotiate a repeal of the U.S.’s steel tariff and Canada rejoins talks with the U.S. regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need […]
Global Crude Steel Production in July Rises 5.8% Year Over Year
Global crude steel production was on the rise last month, jumping 5.8% compared with July 2017, according to a World Steel Association report this week. That rate is down from the 8.5% posted in July 2017 and the 6.4% in June 2018. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According […]
DOC Issues Affirmative Preliminary Determination on Steel Wheels from China
The Department of Commerce handed down an affirmative preliminary determination in its countervailing duty investigation of steel wheel imports from China. In the preliminary determination, the Department of Commerce said the imports benefited from countervailable subsidies ranging from 58.75% to 172.51%. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Imports of […]
This Morning in Metals: Energy Companies Hit a Wall in Steel Tariff Exemption Bids
This morning in metals news, U.S. energy companies haven’t had much luck in the steel tariff exemption request process, iron ore prices bounced back from a one-month low and Mexican steel exports to the U.S. plunged in June. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Energy Companies Look for […]
U.S. Steel Imports Are Down 10% in the Year to Date
Given the state of trade relations and the imposition of tariffs, it’s not surprising that the U.S. has imported less steel so far this year. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to a recent American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) report, U.S. imports of finished steel fell 10.1% […]
This Morning in Metals: Chinese Steel Prices Running Opposite the Stock Market
This morning in metals news, Chinese steel prices are not running in the same direction as the Chinese stock market, copper hit a two-week high and automaker shares were up on yesterday’s NAFTA news. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese Steel Surging The Chinese stock market has been […]
