This morning in metals news, the European Union has registered flat-rolled stainless steel imports from a trio of Asian countries in what could be a prelude to tariffs, China’s Jingye Group plans to cut 500 jobs as part of its British Steel takeover and manufacturers look to adapt to business conditions in the years ahead. […]
Category: Manufacturing
IMF revises global growth projections downward for 2019-2021
Despite noting some positive developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), downgraded its growth projections for 2019-2021, citing a number of pressures ranging from climate change to geopolitical tensions to extant trade tensions. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! In its January 2020 World Economic […]
Fed: Total industrial production down in December; mining, manufacturing up
According to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest report on industrial production, industrial production in December dipped 0.3%. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Industrial capacity utilization dipped by 0.4 percentage point to 77.0%, which is down from the long-run average — from 1972-2018 — […]
Week in Review: Trump’s trade deals, steel capacity utilization and Hindalco’s diversification plans
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: India’s Hindalco, U.S. steel capacity utilization, Trump’s trade deals, the Department of Commerce’s circumvention rulings on steel routed through Vietnam, U.S. industrial production and more. Looking for […]
U.S. industrial production bounces back, rises 1.1% in November
Industrial production in the U.S. moved in a positive direction in November, aided in part by the end of the nationwide strike at General Motors that spanned over September-October. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! According to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monthly industrial production […]
MetalMiner Rewind: The age of the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to take a look back at some of the commentary here on MetalMiner from this calendar year. One such example is our coverage of the “skills gap” in U.S. manufacturing was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by Avetta with MetalMiner’s participation. Earlier this year, […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel imports rise; U.S.-China trade talks continue
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Census Bureau reported October steel imports increased from the previous month, U.S.-China trade talks continue and industrial production declined in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Steel imports rise According to the U.S. […]
Week in Review: ArcelorMittal Closures, Platinum Demand and a Call for a Section 232 Sunset
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 our coverage of: ArcelorMittal’s plant closure in South Africa, the oil price outlook, U.S. steel capacity utilization and steel prices, CAMMU’s call for a Section 232 sunset provision, and […]
Avetta webinar delves into the skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector
In the age of the “skills gap” in manufacturing, how do manufacturers find the right talent for their open positions? Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Furthermore, what can be done to close that gap? Supply chain risk management firm Avetta […]
U.S. Electronics Manufacturers Express Concern Over Tariffs
Numerous companies have expressed concern over the U.S.’s tariffs over the last year and change, in many cases citing the tariffs when referring to gloomy earnings forecasts or workforce reductions. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. From beverage can makers to […]