Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was with some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: oil prices, global steel production, Chinese steel stocks, U.S. automotive sales and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights […]
Category: Supply & Demand
Construction MMI: U.S. construction spending jumps 1.8%; housing starts fall 3.6%
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped four points this month for a March MMI reading of 75. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
China’s steel industry under growing pressure from record inventories
As if the social cost of the coronavirus Covid-19 were not bad enough, some sectors of China’s industrial economy are suffering growing pain despite a supposed return to work last week. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. The property sector, which […]
Week in Review: Tesla’s battery play; supply chains under stress; E.U.-U.K. trade talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Tesla’s struggle between price competitiveness and battery range; supply chains amid the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. industrial production; zinc’s global supply deficit; and E.U.-U.K. trade talks. Looking for […]
ICSG: Copper deficit at 385K tons through first 11 months of 2019
According to the International Copper Study Group, the global copper market was in deficit by approximately 385,000 tons through the first 11 months of 2019. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report The LME three-month copper price built some upward momentum in late 2019 and the first two weeks […]
Copper MMI: Uncertain demand after coronavirus outbreak reverses copper price gains
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped six points this month to 70, a new long-term low, although close in value to October 2019’s reading of 71. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. LME copper prices rallied as January progressed then dropped […]
Copper buyers call force majeure amid China’s efforts to control coronavirus outbreak
It probably had to happen at some stage. As we wrote recently, it isn’t the coronavirus epidemic as much as the response to it that is causing a collapse in supply chains. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report The decision to shut down roads and quarantine cities across […]
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 […]
ILZSG: Lead, zinc in deficit through first 10 months of 2019
According to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), global lead and zinc demand exceeded their respective supplies through the first 10 months of 2019. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Lead deficit reaches 81 KT Through the first 10 month of the […]
ICSG: Global copper market in deficit by 330K tons
According to the most recent report from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), the global copper market through the first eight months of the year posted a deficit of 330,000 tons. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Copper mine production slips […]
