Rising trade tensions are all the talk these days, stemming from an increasingly complicated web of tariffs, counter-tariffs and World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes, not to mention the ongoing talks surrounding renegotiation of the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Wednesday, […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S. Announces Steel Tariff Product Exclusions
This morning in metals news, the U.S. released the first round of exclusion request responses vis-a-vis the Section 232 steel tariff, copper bounces back and ThyssenKrupp looks to form a joint venture in China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Exclusion Time The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Wednesday […]
Copper Has Had a Good Run — But Where Does it Go From Here?
Copper has been on a good run, you say? Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook It has been drifting down for much of the first quarter and it has only been the scare of a strike at Escondida that has returned prices to levels last seen at the start […]
This Morning in Metals: Energy Companies Seek Steel Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, energy companies are lobbying for exemptions from the U.S. steel tariff, U.S. steel exports dropped in April compared with the previous month, and steel and iron ore prices fell by the greatest amount since March. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Asking for Exemptions […]
Are China’s Surging Aluminum Exports a Harbinger of Future Export Levels?
China could be said to be making hay while the sun shines. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook
Week in Review: Palladium-Platinum Spread, Domestic Steel and the June MMI Report
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the storylines dominating the world of metals here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner’s Taras Berezowsky took a look at the gold price, the palladium-platinum spread and more. […]
Copper Rallies, Zinc Price Increases
So far in June, base metal prices have increased. Copper, zinc and tin increased sharply. Meanwhile, aluminum and nickel also increased, but a little less dramatically. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Rally Copper prices breached the $7,300/mt level. Prices trading over this resistance level signals strength for […]
The June MMI Report: Section 232 Tariffs Hit E.U., Canada and Mexico
In case you missed it, our latest round of Monthly Metals Index (MMI) reports is in the books. Tariffs once again dominated the headlines last week. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook With negotiations breaking down, the U.S. elected to impose the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on […]
Raw Steels MMI: Domestic Steel Price Momentum Continues to Grow
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased three points this month, moving up for a June reading of 92. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Domestic steel price momentum seems to keep going, with domestic steel prices increasing again. Chinese steel prices also increased in May, adding support […]
Stainless Steel MMI: Stainless Surcharges, LME Nickel Prices Rise
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) skyrocketed this month, increasing by seven points. The current reading stands at 84. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The index inched higher driven by the increase in stainless steel surcharges and a sharp increase in LME nickel prices in May. Other […]
