This morning in metals news, media reports indicate President Donald Trump could up the ante regarding a previously announced $200 billion tariff proposal, ArcelorMittal announced strong second-quarter financial numbers and Mexican officials are optimistic about reaching a deal on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
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Steelmakers Are Performing Strongly … But How Long Will That Last?
Steelmakers’ fortunes are up, and for that we should all rejoice; an industry fighting bankruptcy or suffering long-running losses is not an industry that invests in its products or services. But questions remain about how long the current run of good fortune will continue for Western steelmakers. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
This Morning in Metals: Metal Firms Line Up to Bid for Distressed Essar Steel
This morning in metals, several companies are looking to buy the distressed Essar Steel India Ltd., copper prices bounced back up and gold prices are up. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Essar Steel on the Market Companies like ArcelorMittal and VTB Group are vying for embattled Indian firm […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Rises as Dollar Falls
This morning in metals news: copper jumped as the dollar continued its slide; ArcelorMittal saw its core profits grow significantly in 2017, leading to a resumption in dividend payments; and the London Metal Exchange has a new chief operating officer. Copper Jumps Ahead of Fed Announcement Copper jumped 1% on Wednesday, according to reuters.com, ahead […]
