The European Union (E.U.) posted a 3% increase in apparent steel consumption during Q1 2018 compared with Q1 2017, according to a recent European Steel Association (EUROFER) report. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to EUROFER, the E.U. steel market began 2018 on “relatively strong footing,” but that […]
Category: Metal Prices
LME Aluminum Price May Appear to be in Bear Territory … But Not Yet
Falling aluminum prices over the last month have given rise to some asking if aluminum is now on a prolonged downward trend. Tempting as it is to look at day-to-day movements, a more holistic analysis suggests otherwise. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook As a recent Reuters article suggests, […]
This Morning in Metals: China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe of Stainless Steel Imports
This morning in metals news, China initiated an anti-dumping probe of stainless steel imports worth a total of $1.3 billion, LME copper held above its one-year low Monday and President Trump will visit the Granite City steelworks in Southern Illinois this Thursday. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook China […]
Alcoa Posts Strong Q2 But Dampens Outlook for Rest of the Year
Aluminum firm Alcoa Corporation reported its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, with some numbers showing the impact of current market trends and forces. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The Pittsburgh-based firm reported $3.6 billion in Q2 revenue and $904 in adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The firm’s Q2 EBITDA marked […]
Concentration of Cobalt Sector Expected to Increase in Coming Years
Cobalt is a product we don’t often talk about, partly because of its relative scarcity but also because of the specificity of its industrial application. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook With that said, the industries it does draw interest from are high-profile ones, including the growing electric vehicle […]
This Morning in Metals: China Hits Record Daily Steel Output in June
This morning in metals news, China hit a record vis-a-vis steel production, China responded to the U.S.’s threat of $200 billion in tariffs and copper continues its slide. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook A Record June China steelmakers put out a record amount of steel, on a daily […]
DOC Launches Anti-Dumping, CVD Investigations of Steel Rack Imports From China
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it had launched anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty investigations of steel rack imports from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The alleged dumping margins in the AD case are 130.0-144.5%, according to a DOC release. The DOC added there 28 alleged […]
India, U.S. Set to Meet Over Metals Tariffs This Week
The U.S. and India are scheduled to sit across the table this week in Geneva to discuss the case filed by India with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism over the U.S.’s imposition of import duties on steel and aluminum. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s No. 1 Steel City Begins Five-Day Industry Cuts
This morning in metals, China’s biggest steel city has ordered five-day output curbs to tackle pollution, the deputy USTR criticized Indian retaliatory tariff measures and it was another down week for copper. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tangshan Launches Cuts Ahead of Expected Smog China’s top steelmaking city, […]
The July MMI Report: Metals Markets Post a Down Month as Trade Tensions Rise
It was another busy month in the world of metals. Then again, these days quiet months in metals or in trade, generally, are few and far between. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trade tensions continued to rise, as $34 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect […]
