There have been a number of dynamics driving metals prices this year. They’ve ranged from the strength of the USD to the war in Ukraine to the still-ongoing energy crisis. However, as with the past two decades, the primary recurring theme remains Chinese demand. As both producer and consumer of most of the world’s major […]
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China suggests it could release state reserves of base metals
It would seem Beijing only has to speak and the market reacts — this time, it’s about base metals. Worried by what it sees as excessive inflation in commodity prices, which it fears will lead through into factory gate increases, China warned speculators last month over “excessive speculation.” The warning from China’s National Food and […]
This Morning in Metals: Metals to Post ‘Modest Rebound’ in 2019, Per Reuters Poll
This morning in metals news, copper and other metals will bounce back modestly in 2019 (according to a Reuters poll), AK Steel surged during after hours Monday and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is holding a public hearing today on trade negotiation objectives for a potential bilateral U.S.-U.K. trade agreement. Need […]
Base Metals Trend Sideways This Month After End-of-2017 Surge
The base metal trendline appears to have shifted sideways this month after skyrocketing at the end of 2017. Market observers can take comfort knowing that after a meteoric rise, it takes time for the price to “digest” previous gains. Wondering how your copper prices compare to the market? Benchmark with MetalMiner Base metals prices remain […]
