If the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has shown anything — apart from the risks of eating certain types of meat — it is the vulnerability of supply chains. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage – Request a MetalMiner Insights platform demo An Economist article last week explored the impact […]
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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 […]
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro faces headwinds in weak aluminum market
This morning in metals news, Norsk Hydro unveiled its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results, Nippon Steel projected a net loss of $4 billion for the recent fiscal year, and President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives took effect over the weekend. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. trade deficit shrank by 1.7% in 2019
This morning in metals news, the U.S. trade deficit fell for the first time in six years last year, ArcelorMittal released its Q4 and full-year 2019 financials, and two Novelis plants in Europe gained ASI certifications. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. goods and services deficit hits $48.9B in December
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the U.S. goods and services deficit for December, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday night and the CEO of a Kentucky aluminum company is out. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and […]
Week in Review: Aluminum prices; Trump signs USMCA; Brexit hour is near
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 coverage of: aluminum production and prices; Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel derivatives; the coronavirus’ potential impact on iron ore; General Motors’ electrification drive; and the arrival of Brexit. […]
Brexit happens at 11 p.m. GMT tonight … but what comes after?
Although the clocks will count down to 11 p.m. this evening to mark Brexit and Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pronounce “the dawn of a new era” for Britain, ending almost half a century of European Union membership, it will remain an issue of intense division within the U.K. with half the population feeling a […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel releases Q4, full-year 2019 results
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel’s latest financial release reflects a difficult 2019, Brexit is near and copper continues its slide. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. U.S. Steel reports Q4, full-year 2019 financials U.S. Steel posted net losses of […]
Following Senate approval, Trump signs USMCA Implementation Act
As expected, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act on Wednesday, moving the trilateral trade deal a step closer toward replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “And today, we’re finally ending the NAFTA nightmare and signing into law the brand-new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Trump said during the signing […]
U.S., India to resolve hot-rolled carbon steel dispute
2020 may turn out to be a watershed year in Indo-U.S. relations. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Several announcements and developments on the bilateral trade front, plus a proposed visit by U.S. President Donald Trump in February, seem to indicate that might be […]