The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 3.3% this month, as copper producers have faced challenges that are impacting supply. After a slow December, copper prices continued to increase the first week of January. Prices surpassed the $8,000/mt mark. However, copper prices remain volatile. As the pandemic continues to develop, the U.S. dollar remains around […]
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Copper MMI: China’s new exchange signals change
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 11.0%. Are you on the hook for communicating the company’s steel performance to the executive team? See what should be in that report! New copper futures contract On Nov. 19, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), a subsidiary of the SHFE, started trading new bonded copper futures contracts. This contract […]
Copper MMI: Copper price reaches 28-month high
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 1.2% this month, as copper prices surged to a 28-month high in October. Copper price gains Copper prices reached a 28-month high at $6,901.50/mt on Oct. 22. The price has lost support since, potentially due to surging global coronavirus infections and stalled U.S. stimulus negotiations. Copper is a […]
Copper MMI: Copper demand outlook shows strength
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased 1.2% for this month’s value, even as the copper demand outlook shows signs of strength. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing […]
Copper MMI: Copper prices pick up, aided by strong Chinese demand, supply fears
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 5.1% for this month’s value, as copper prices continue to pick up globally. LME copper prices increased throughout August, trading over $6,500/mt the last few weeks of the month. SHFE prices also increased during the same period, as local demand remained strong and refined production tightened. Want an […]
Copper MMI: Copper prices trend sideways
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 5.4% for this month’s MMI reading. LME copper prices increased through the first half of July and have traded sideways since mid-July. However, the price remains well above $6,000/mt. Chinese demand remains strong and market sentiment remains positive. Want an occasional email from MetalMiner that highlights new content […]
Copper MMI: Will the copper price continue in its V-shaped recovery?
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 8.8% for this month’s MMI reading as copper prices continue to increase globally.
Copper MMI: Copper price rally continues, rises to pre-coronavirus levels
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 3.0% this month based on an increase in prices globally. LME copper prices continued to increase throughout May. The price finally broke $5,000/mt on June 5, meaning it, along with zinc and lead prices, is back to pre-pandemic levels.
Copper MMI: Copper prices show tentative signs of bounce-back
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved up 4.8% this month.
Copper MMI: Copper price recovery capped by lackluster demand
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 10% this month. Lower your metal spend. Trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook now.
