Ford Motor Co. released its Q3 financial results on Wednesday, two days after President of Global Operations Joe Hinrichs said the U.S.’s tariff on steel have made U.S. steel more expensive than steel from anywhere else in the world. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The automaker posted […]
Category: Metal Prices
This Morning in Metals: London Copper Prices Hit Two-Week Low
This morning in metals news, the LME copper price fell Thursday, miner Antofagasta downgraded its 2018 copper production guidance and Norsk Hydro says the global aluminum market is moving toward a deficit. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Slides The LME copper price dropped to a two-week low […]
Palladium Price Continues to Soar
With just over two months left in the calendar year, one can look back and see what a bumpy road it has been for some metals. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Not so for palladium. The platinum-group metal (PGM) hit a record high Tuesday, Reuters reported, on account of tight […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford Says Prices of U.S. Steel More Expensive than Anywhere Else
This morning in metals, Ford Motor Co. says prices of U.S. steel are higher than anywhere else in the world, China’s alumina exports surged in September and the LME copper price dropped Tuesday. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook High Prices U.S. automaker Ford has been vocal about […]
Nucor Reports Year-to-Date Net Earnings of $1.71 Billion
For those wondering how the surge in domestic steel prices have impacted many domestic steelmakers, there is perhaps no better indicator of that impact than quarterly earnings reports. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Steelmaker Nucor Corporation reported its third-quarter earnings late last week, reporting net earnings of […]
Credit Suisse Downgrades U.S. Steel Sector Despite Tariff Boon
It seems almost inconceivable that Credit Suisse could be downgrading expectations for the US steel sector, as recently reported by Reuters. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook It feels counterintuitive that an industry buttressed by 25% import tariffs would not be riding the crest of a wave, particularly […]
This Morning in Metals: Tangshan Mills Boost Steel Production
This morning in metals news, mills in the Chinese city of Tangshan have increased steel production despite the official start of winter cuts, LME copper prices fell and U.S. imports of aluminum from Australia have been on the rise. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tangshan Boosts Steel […]
The October MMI Report: Eight of 10 Subindexes Either Fall or Stay Put
Another month has come and gone, and MetalMiner’s October Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is out. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook This month’s report featured four subindexes posting declines, four standing put and just two posting increases (Copper and Global Precious). A few highlights from this month’s […]
Week in Review: Mining in Goa, Alunorte’s Stop and Start, and MMI Week
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: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Many are hoping for a return to a heavy mining presence in the Indian state of Goa. […]
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Rise and Fall on Alunorte News
The October Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell two points for an October MMI subindex value of 91 (its lowest since August 2017). Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook LME aluminum prices fell slightly in September. However, the mid-term trend has moved mostly sideways, trading between the $1,970-$2,170/mt level. Movements […]