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Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up as Comex Premium Advances

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Up as Comex Premium Advances copper prices. copper market forecast.

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held sideways, although the upside bias appeared to accelerate. In total, the index rose 1.64% from January to February, supported by rising U.S. copper prices. Keep up with the latest tariff news impacting copper prices. Subscribe to MetalMiner’s free weekly newsletter. Copper Prices Bullish as Exchange Delta Grows Traders […]

Trade War Starts Between World’s Two Leading Economies

Trade War Starts Between World’s Two Leading Economies AdobeStock 217779667

The so-called “Trump Tariffs” imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump caused uncertainty in the global metals market earlier in the week. Though he did pause imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada for one month, there could still me plenty more chaos down the road. The current tariffs include a 25% levy on goods […]

Rare Earths MMI: 10% Chinese Tariff – How Much Will it Impact Rare Earths?

Rare Earths MMI: 10% Chinese Tariff – How Much Will it Impact Rare Earths? China And US

The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) held sideways from January to February, moving up a slight 2.88%. Rare earths prices have proven more volatile in the past year than other metal products like steel. Now, it seems the rare earth market could witness more volatility in 2025. President Trump recently imposed a 10% tariff […]

Aluminum Divide: Experts Clash Over EU’s Proposed Sanctions on Russian Metal

Aluminum Divide: Experts Clash Over EU’s Proposed Sanctions on Russian Metal AdobeStock 68937319

For now, the aluminum sector seems divided on the impact that a proposed new ban on Russian aluminum exports by the European Commission may have on the global supply chain. It is an important question, especially as aluminum prices remain locked in a sideways trend. However, price did experience a slight upsurge at the news. […]

Copper MMI: LME, CME Copper Prices Bifurcate as Traders Bet on U.S. Tariffs

Copper MMI: LME, CME Copper Prices Bifurcate as Traders Bet on U.S. Tariffs tech and electronics remain a huge boon to copper prices today.

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) trended sideways overall, with a modest 0.65% decline from December to January. Meanwhile, the price of copper continues to react to new U.S. leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Traders Bet on Higher U.S. Copper Prices Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration, Comex copper prices started to break out […]

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Secures Alumina Investments

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Secures Alumina Investments aluminum

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained consolidated, falling by a modest 1.29% from December to January. Meanwhile, LME aluminum prices continued to trend sideways during the first half of January. Aluminum Prices Sideways, Midwest Premium Futures Up The aluminum market remained uncertain during the first few weeks of the new year. Less than a […]

Stainless MMI: Indonesia Looks to Support Nickel Prices

Stainless MMI: Indonesia Looks to Support Nickel Prices Indonesia and nickel prices

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, retreating by a modest 2.64% from December to January. All of the index’s components trended lower, weighed down by bearish nickel prices throughout the month. Indonesia to Address Nickel Supply Glut Indonesia is currently eyeing substantial output cuts after nickel prices descended beneath the $15k/mt mark. High […]

Aluminum MMI: End of China Rebates, Alumina Supply Support Aluminum Prices

Aluminum MMI: End of China Rebates, Alumina Supply Support Aluminum Prices aluminum-ingots-aluminum-industrial-production-material-pi

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) edged lower, with a 1.23% decline from November to December. Aluminum Prices: A Year in Review 2024 began on a low note for the aluminum market, as Q4 2023 witnessed a year-over-year drop in shipments as well as average selling prices for certain domestic suppliers. In its financial results, […]

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Wrap Up 2024 Sideways, Up 7.66% from 2023

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Wrap Up 2024 Sideways, Up 7.66% from 2023 copper roll, price of copper

Overall, the Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained bearish, with a 4.65% decline from November to December. Copper Prices to Close 2024 Up, But the Outlook is Down Often a bellwether for the global economy, the price of copper became a bellwether for market emotionality throughout 2024. Despite lackluster demand conditions, copper prices embarked on […]

Global Markets Brace for Aluminum Bull Run Amid Supply Crunch

Global Markets Brace for Aluminum Bull Run Amid Supply Crunch aluminum prices and aluminum supply

Global bauxite and aluminum prices have surged to a five-month high this month, driven by economic growth, growing supply concerns, a dip in the value of the U.S. dollar and the “China factor.” Currently, analysts predict that prices could rise further from current levels. Aluminum prices are currently about 18% higher year-on-year. Even aluminum futures […]

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