Category: Macroeconomics

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Volatile on Tariff Shifts

Copper MMI: Copper Prices Volatile on Tariff Shifts copper prices

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) retraced to the downside with a 4.23% decline from March to April. Looking at copper prices today, analysts seem to be struggling with ongoing trade policy shifts.   Copper Prices Zigzag Amid Uncertain Trade Policy Comex copper prices have experienced wild swings over the past few months. First, they […]

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Stabilize as Midwest Premium Hold onto Gains

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Stabilize as Midwest Premium Hold onto Gains aluminum prices

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) appeared increasingly bearish with a 3.08% decline from April to May. What do other metal and commodity market trends mean for aluminum trends? Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Aluminum Prices Stabilize Following Post-Tariff Drop Aluminum prices found an […]

Construction MMI: Construction Market Braces Itself as Recession Fears Loom

Construction MMI: Construction Market Braces Itself as Recession Fears Loom Construction

The Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways month-over-month, dropping by 2.72%. In the wake of fresh federal policy moves this spring, construction news reports indicate that the industry is navigating a sudden spike in material costs. Over the past month, new government tariffs and trade measures have caused significant price fluctuations in critical inputs […]

U.S. Aluminum vs. European Aluminum: A Comprehensive Short-Term Market Outlook

U.S. Aluminum vs. European Aluminum: A Comprehensive Short-Term Market Outlook EU, aluminum market and Trump tariffs

A striking aspect of the aluminum premium and the aluminum market turmoil currently unfolding after Trump’s aluminum tariffs is how differently it’s playing out in the U.S. versus other regions. While premiums inside of the U.S. are rising, outside the United States, aluminum premiums are actually falling. With U.S. tariffs shutting out or discouraging some […]

Copper MMI: What’s Next for Copper Prices After Peak

Copper MMI: What’s Next for Copper Prices After Peak copper prices, price of copper

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved up, accelerating gains from the previous month. The Bullish U.S. price of copper saw the index rise by 4.75% from March to April. Price of Copper Finally Finds Peak Although they have subsequently been delayed, reciprocal tariffs helped copper prices find a peak. At the start of 2025, […]

Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Steals the Show Again With New Record Highs

Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Steals the Show Again With New Record Highs raw-gold-ingot-in-the-hands-2

The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways month-over-month, rising a slight 2.69%. Many precious metals prices saw dynamic shifts from February to March. Gold raced toward historic highs amid elevated tariff uncertainty and bets on the U.S. Federal Reserve policy easing. Meanwhile, silver also climbed to multi-month highs on safe-haven demand and […]

Aluminum MMI: How Have Aluminum Tariffs Impacted the Market?

Aluminum MMI: How Have Aluminum Tariffs Impacted the Market? Logistics

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upward bias. Overall, the index rose 1.16% from February to March, supported by modest increases in global aluminum prices. Midwest Premium Futures Stall after Aluminum Tariffs The aluminum market has started to settle following a sharp uptrend in U.S. premiums that began late last year. […]

Global Precious Metals MMI: How Long Will the Gold Bull Train Last?

Global Precious Metals MMI: How Long Will the Gold Bull Train Last? Gold Bulls, precious metal prices

The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) experienced a significant rise month-over-month, shooting up 7.36%. The past month proved a whirlwind for the precious metal prices, with each metal reacting to shifting economic conditions and recent policy changes. Palladium: Market Uncertainty Takes Center Stage Palladium experienced a particularly volatile month. Prices initially climbed in […]

Trump’s Tariffs: EU Warns of ‘Firm and Proportionate’ Counterstrike

Trump’s Tariffs: EU Warns of ‘Firm and Proportionate’ Counterstrike Flags of European Union and USA painted on two clenched fists fa

European bodies recently criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to introduce tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports entering the country. Meanwhile, experts at home and abroad continue to evaluate how the trade dispute will affect steel prices and aluminum prices. The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm, recently vowed that it would respond […]

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 […]

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