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, including coverage of: copper prices and the coronavirus’ impact; European steel consumption; Jingye’s British Steel takeover bid; U.S. steel production; automotive sales and more. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price […]
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Automotive MMI: 2019 U.S. sales down; Nissan moves to quarterly reporting
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell three points for a February MMI reading of 86. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report U.S. automotive sales General Motors is scheduled to announce its Q4 and full-year 2019 sales results today at 8 a.m. ET. Ford, meanwhile, reported fourth-quarter sales […]
Week in Review: Aluminum prices; Trump signs USMCA; Brexit hour is near
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: aluminum production and prices; Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel derivatives; the coronavirus’ potential impact on iron ore; General Motors’ electrification drive; and the arrival of Brexit. […]
Following Senate approval, Trump signs USMCA Implementation Act
As expected, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act on Wednesday, moving the trilateral trade deal a step closer toward replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “And today, we’re finally ending the NAFTA nightmare and signing into law the brand-new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Trump said during the signing […]
Aluminum price struggles to gain traction amid production restarts, ramp-ups
Analysts are finding it hard to get a handle on what lies ahead for 2020 aluminum prices. On the one hand, some well-respected sources, like Capital Economics, are suggesting in a recent report that prices will rise by year-end on the back of stronger demand, despite a return to production of temporarily shuttered production in […]
Trump expands Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum derivatives
Late Friday, the Trump administration announced it would raise the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, originally imposed in 2018, on imports of steel and aluminum derivatives. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! “The Secretary has informed me that domestic steel producers’ capacity utilization […]
Global aluminum production picks up in December; China’s ’19 output down from ’18
Global aluminum production ticked up in December 2019 to 5.44 million tons, up from 5.26 million in November 2019, according to recent data from the International Aluminum Institute. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! However, December 2019 production was down slightly from December 2018, […]
Week in Review: Steel prices rise; U.S., China ink trade deal; Senate passes USMCA
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: steel prices, commodities markets, precious metals, the U.S.-China Phase One trade deal and the Senate’s approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
After lengthy House approval process, Senate swiftly approves USMCA
The successor to the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, dubbed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has now made its way through both chambers of the U.S. Congress. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! In December, the White House and House Democrats reached a […]
This Morning in Metals: Alcoa releases Q4, 2019 financial results
This morning in metals news, aluminum maker Alcoa released its financial results for Q4 and 2019, an Ohio steel plant touts investment that it says will bring new jobs and a Pittsburgh-based metals manufacturer says it will have to close a facility unless it wins a steel tariff exemption. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
