The first five months of 2018 have been quite busy ones for the world of metals. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook So, as we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s take a look back at the most-viewed posts on MetalMiner through the first five months of the year. You’ll notice […]
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Week in Review: Indian Steel Assets, Balkan Growth and U.S.-China Trade Talks
Before we head into the extended Memorial Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook In case you missed it, if you’re looking for clarity on the latest Section 232 and […]
This Morning in Metals: India Files Steel Tariff Complaint at WTO
This morning in metals news, India went to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to file a complaint over the U.S.’s steel tariff, President Trump is reportedly considering a 10% cut in imports of steel and aluminum from the E.U., and the copper falls after optimism fades vis-a-vis U.S.-China trade relations. Need buying strategies for steel? […]
Section 232 and 301, Metal Price Outlooks and More — Webinar June 6
The U.S. Section 232 and 301 probes have made significant waves in global markets this year. In March, the U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25% and 10%, respectively, as part of the Section 232 probe. Last year, the U.S. launched a Section 301 probe investigating Chinese trade practices, with particular focus on […]
Momentum Slows for Domestic Steel
Domestic steel momentum seems appears to have finally started to slow down. So far this month, hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, hot-dip galvanized and plate prices have begun to trade sideways. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The slower pace of the increases should come as no surprise, as domestic […]
The May MMI Report: LME Aluminum Price Wobbles Around Sanctions Announcements
In case you missed it, our latest round of Monthly Metals Index (MMI) reports is in the books. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Last month was a busy one, as countries scrambled to win exemptions from the U.S.’s Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. South Korea, Australia, Argentina […]
Week in Review: Lithium Sources, Prices Rise and a Rare Earths Discovery
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was with some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook When the next economic crisis hits, what will be the cause? MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns looked at one possibility. Europe’s […]
Raw Steels MMI: Imports From China Rise Despite Section 232 Tariffs
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased one point this month, moving up to 89. Domestic steel price momentum seems slower than at the beginning of 2018, as domestic steel prices traded more sideways. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Domestic steel prices remain at a more than […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Rises For Second Straight Day
This morning in metals news, copper was up again Thursday, the impact of the Trump administration’s steel tariffs on the can business and hearings on the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods will be extended. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Gains Momentum The LME copper […]
GOES MMI: First Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Exemption Requests Filed
The MetalMiner GOES Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped nine points this month to 179. This price drop runs counter to the wider steel market in which prices continued to increase throughout April. The U.S. grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) coil price fell again this month, dropping 4.7%. Not surprisingly, import levels dropped abruptly, going from over […]
