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This Morning in Metals: China auto sales drop 9.4% year over year

This morning in metals news: auto sales in China fell by 9.4% on a year-over-year basis; meanwhile, Norsk Hydro is exploring new renewable hydrogen projects; and, lastly, ArcelorMittal reported its Q3 2021 results, including its strongest net income figure since 2008. MetalMiner has launched a full suite of precious metals as part of the MetalMiner […]

Automotive MMI: Limited inventory continues to hamper auto sales

The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) ticked up by 4.2% for this month’s reading. Make sure you are following the five best practices of sourcing aluminum.  US auto sales Ford Motor Co. reported total U.S. sales of 175,918 vehicles in October. The October total sales figure marked a 4.0% year-over-year decline. Retail sales fell by 3.8% […]

This Morning in Metals: Chinese auto sales rise 14.9% month over month

This morning in metals news: Chinese auto sales picked up in September on a month-over-month basis; the Energy Information Administration forecast a significant jump in natural gas prices this winter; and, lastly, U.K. steel manufacturers are asking for government intervention in the ongoing energy crisis. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – […]

This Morning in Metals: China auto sales fall 3.1% year over year in May

This morning in metals news: China auto sales cooled in May, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; production of crude oil and natural gas in New Mexico reached a record high in March; and, lastly, labor productivity fell in 13 of 29 service-providing industries in the U.S. last year. Stay up to date […]

Automotive MMI: US auto sales robust in April

The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 8.1% for this month’s value, as US auto sales showed strength in April. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. US auto sales continue to show strength Automakers posted solid US sales results in April, even as the […]

July auto sales in China jump 16.4% year over year

July auto sales in China jump 16.4% year over year

Further illustrating China’s economic recovery efforts, July auto sales in the country jumped 16.4% year over year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). China’s auto sales have posted four straight months of year-over-year gains. The streak followed weak sales in March, when they fell 43.3% year over year. However, July sales did […]

This Morning in Metals: Ford’s China sales fall 26% in 2019

This morning in metals news, 2019 proved to be a down year for Ford Motor Company’s sales in China, Norsk Hydro plans to ramp up production of recycled aluminum this year and Rio Tinto awarded an A$400 million contract for the design of a new mine in Australia’s Pilbara. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]

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