A London Metal Exchange press release this week announced the exchange’s introduction of a new pricing option on its electronic trading platform, LMEselect. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Following feedback from the LME’s 2017 consultation exercise, the exchange has extended the implied pricing mechanism already in operation on […]
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This Morning in Metals: Trump Threatens to Slap Over $500B in Tariffs on Chinese Imports
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions by threatening to slap tariffs on essentially all Chinese imports, Nucor reported its Q2 and first-half earnings, and copper hits a one-year low. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Another Level The back-and-forth of tariffs and threats […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum, Steel Exports Surge in May
This morning in metal news, steel and aluminum exports from China were up in May; the National Retail Federation CEO panned the U.S.’s tariffs; and a White House economic analysis reportedly concludes President Trump’s tariffs will hurt economic growth. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Exports on the Rise […]
Copper MMI: Copper Trades Sideways as Subindex Stands Pat
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held steady in May at 84 points. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The sideways trend came as a result of a combination of some elements of the metal basket increasing, such as LME copper, and others falling (such as scrap copper prices). […]
This Morning in Metals: Mexico Takes Aim at Steel, Farm Products
This morning in metals news, Mexico hits back against the U.S.; tariffs aren’t good for relationships with allies, the Aluminum Association’s CEO says; and the E.U. could impose steel and aluminum safeguard measures as early as July. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Mexico Hits Back Retaliation on the […]