Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: U.S. steel prices, 2019 metals sector M&A activity, palladium prices, the copper market amid the coronavirus outbreak, the British automotive sector and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
Category: Precious Metals
Global Precious MMI: Palladium prices soar above $2,000/ounce
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained 10 points for a February 2020 reading of 125. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook
January MMI Report: Steel prices rise, copper gains capped by demand concerns
The January 2020 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is in the books, including coverage of rising steel prices, U.S. automotive sales, construction spending and much more. This month, all 10 of the MMIs increased. The GOES, Rare Earths and Global Precious MMIs were the biggest risers, surging by 19.1%, 5.3% and 4.5%, respectively. Keep up to […]
Precious metals leave base metals in the shadows
We have covered the precious metals and palladium, in particular, a few times over recent months, not because we have suddenly become PGM investors (although looking at price performance, that would have been a fortunate move) but simply because they are the only metals sector showing any real dynamism. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
Global Precious MMI: PGMs make gains after South Africa outages
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index, a basket of precious metals, gained five points for a January MMI reading of 110. Platinum, palladium prices rise after South Africa outages Palladium and platinum prices received a boost last month after outages at South African mines, MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns explained. “Power cuts earlier this year pushed the […]
Week in Review: U.S. auto sales, aluminum prices and U.S.-Iran tensions
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: a natural gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine; aluminum prices; the impact of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions on oil prices; and the copper demand picture. Looking for metal price […]
Gold, silver prices on the rise in India amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Gold and silver prices in India have hit new highs recent days, to the glee of traders and the consternation of retail buyers. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Multiple reasons are being attributed to the price rises, first and foremost being rising geopolitical […]
Week in Review: Tariffs on Argentina, Brazil?; nickel prices slide; Saudi Aramco debuts on Riyadh exchange
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Stuart Burns on President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum […]
Power outages in South Africa cause platinum, palladium price rises
Platinum has had a decent year from a price perspective. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Not as strong as palladium, by any means. But despite the travails of the global automotive market, tighter emissions standards have helped demand. But now price support has […]
Global Precious MMI: Palladium-platinum spread widens; gold holds steady
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped three points this month for a December MMI reading of 110. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Palladium-platinum spread widens Once again, the spread between U.S. palladium and platinum prices continued to widen this past month. Rising […]
