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This Morning in Metals: European Commission president says E.U.-U.K. trade deal ‘impossible’ by end of 2020

This morning in metals news, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a trade deal with the U.K. will be “impossible” by the end of the year, the Chilean government won’t offer funds to help copper producer Codelco make needed upgrades and state regulators in Indiana say ArcelorMittal has been manipulating test results on […]

Boris Johnson’s Conservatives power to a thumping victory

Well, Boris the Bruiser has done it. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Boris Johnson’s Conservative party pulled off the strongest showing for the Tories in the British elections since Margaret Thatcher’s 1983 victory and a thumping majority of 79, as the Labour and […]

The U.K.’s Woes are About More than Just Brexit

The U.K.’s Woes are About More than Just Brexit

Anyone who argues the U.K. has not been impacted by its decision three years ago to leave the European Union only has to look at the figures to see how wrong that argument is. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. The […]

Jaguar Land Rover Takes Major Steps Toward an Electric Future

Jaguar Land Rover Takes Major Steps Toward an Electric Future

Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR), decision to invest hundreds of millions of pounds to enable its Castle Bromwich plant in the U.K. to build electric cars, as reported by the Financial Times, is interesting on a number of levels. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Specifically, for JLR it underlines […]

Declining Automotive Sector Could Have Ripple Effect on U.K. Economy

When you think of the United Kingdom, you don’t normally think “automotive powerhouse.” Sure, the U.K. has a long and illustrious tradition of making some of the world’s most iconic motorcars. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Think Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan and, my own favorite, Aston […]

E.U., U.K. are Facing the Prospect of a No-Deal Brexit

E.U., U.K. are Facing the Prospect of a No-Deal Brexit

Observers outside the U.K. have probably viewed the Brexit process with a generally sanguine approach, assuming that the mother of all parliaments would come — in that most British of traditions — to some kind of pragmatic solution to the wide disparity of views and positions following the 2016 referendum in which the country voted […]

Brexit Uncertainty Could Linger Long After March 29 Deadline

Brexit Uncertainty Could Linger Long After March 29 Deadline

March 29 is currently supposed to be the date by which Britain’s future relationship with the European Union is finally settled. MetalMiner’s Annual Outlook provides 2019 buying strategies for carbon steel There are several possible outcomes of varying likelihood. Britain could remain part of the E.U., which is looking comparatively unlikely. Or, it will leave […]

This Morning in Metals: President Trump Delays Schedule Tariff Increase on China

This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump over the weekend announced he would delay the previously scheduled March 1 tariff bump on a wide range of Chinese goods, British Steel Ltd. could take a hit if a Brexit deal cannot be reached and Brazil’s iron ore sector could experience significant disruptions in 2019. Need […]

Brexit’s Comedy of Errors Continues as Parliament Rejects May’s Deal

For those on the other side of the pond, the debacle that is Brexit must feel rather like a distant joke, particularly the defeat this week of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan by not just Parliament, but a large number of her own party. Need buying strategies for steel in 2019? MetalMiner’s Annual Outlook […]

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