This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump again expressed support for imposing tariffs on imports (as the U.S. considers further tariffs on Chinese goods), shares of the Chinese aluminum giant China Hongqiao fell, and base metals prices are down on the prospect of escalating tariffs between China and the U.S. Need buying strategies for […]
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Week in Review: Shale Gas, MMI Week and the Rusal Sanctions Deadline
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the top metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The shale gas sector appears to be slowing down, but the extent and longevity of the slowdown remains to […]
GOES MMI: Spot Prices Slide While Manufacturers Challenge AK Steel, Metglas
Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) prices fell for the second month in a row, with multiple large power equipment manufacturers requesting exclusions from the Section 232 tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook What makes these requests noteworthy involves the arguments made by each of the firms. One of […]
Stainless MMI: Nickel Prices, Stainless Steel Surcharges Drop
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell again this month. The slide of six points moved the index to 72 from the previous 78 reading. Lower nickel prices led the fall, while domestic stainless steel surcharges also fell. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The drop in […]
Raw Steels MMI: Domestic Steel Price Momentum Slows
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) traded sideways this month, driven by slower domestic steel price momentum. The current Raw Steels MMI fell to May 2018 levels. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Domestic steel prices have started to fall slightly. Prices traded lower in August, showing […]
Copper MMI: LME Copper Prices Continue Slide
In September, the Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell again by four points. The Copper MMI has continued to slide, mainly driven by weaker LME copper prices in August. The current Copper MMI stands at 73 points. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The recent Copper MMI hit July 2017 levels, […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel, Raw Material Prices Fall in China
This morning in metals news, prices of steel and raw materials in China are slumping, India is eyeing the No. 2 spot in the list of top global crude steel producers and copper jumps as the euro rises. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Prices Drop in China […]
Global Precious MMI: Huge Platinum-Palladium Spread Drives Subindex’s Drop
MetalMiner’s Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) — tracking a basket of platinum, palladium, gold and silver prices in several geographies across the globe — continues its trek downward. The Global Precious MMI clocked a value of 81 for its September 2018 reading, down 1.2% from 82 last month — and reaching a low not […]
Rusal Sanctions Deadline Looming
As the Oct. 23 deadline approaches, the aluminum market is taking no risks on continued supply from Russia’s Rusal, Reuters reports. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The industry traditionally gets together in Berlin this week to negotiate annual supply contracts for 2019 with billet makers, rolling mills […]
Rare Earths MMI: China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology Raises Rare Earths Quota
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point this month, falling for a reading of 17. Metal Buying Outlook: Request Your Two-Month Free Trial China Raises Quota for Rare Earth Smelting, Separation On Aug. 27, China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology announced it would increase the quota on rare earth smelting and separation. […]