This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump won’t go through with a previous tariff threat on Brazilian steel and aluminum, Chinese stainless steel production growth is forecast to drop in 2020, and a power outage impact Norsk Hydro operations last week. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
Tag: Aluminum
Under difficult conditions for India’s aluminum producers, Hindalco looks to diversify
Aluminum producers in India, like their steel counterparts, are going through some trying times. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Rising imports, which could only get worse because of the U.S.-China trade war, and an increase in the cost of production have prompted Indian aluminum producers write to the government, asking […]
Aluminum MMI: Index near three-year low; demand remains constrained
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held relatively flat this month, with a one-point increase to 83, as the majority of prices in the index showed mild increases. LME aluminum prices generally moved sideways during November and were unable to generate strong upward price momentum due to slower recent economic growth rates and uncertainty over […]
Global aluminum production rises in October; China’s production hits 3M tons
Global aluminum production in October totaled 5.39 million tons, according to a recent report by the International Aluminum Institute. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Global production through the first 10 months of the year reached 53.04 million tons, down 0.9% […]
Flash Analysis: Trump’s reinstatement of tariffs on steel, aluminum from Brazil and Argentina — and what it means
U.S. President Donald Trump has tweeted that he will immediately restore tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and Argentina, according to Reuters. On Monday, Trump also urged the Federal Reserve to prevent countries from taking advantage of a strong dollar by devaluing their currencies, reports Reuters. Both countries’ imports would get hit […]
Metal manufacturers, users call for Section 232 sunset provision
More than a year and a half has elapsed since President Donald Trump, leveraging Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum of 25% and 10%, respectively. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trump applied the tariffs using the Section […]
Aluminum, Steel Demand Weakens in Northern Europe
The normally pragmatic Netherlands has been strangely agitated recently, as both the construction and agricultural industry have protested on the streets of the capital, the Hague, against the government’s measures for combating nitrogen and PFAS-based pollution. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook In itself this would barely be […]
Aluminum Prices Rising Despite Weak Demand
The aluminum price is a contrary thing, isn’t it? For months, aluminum prices have been falling on the basis that demand is waning due to slowing global growth (particularly in top consumer China). Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook China’s gross domestic product growth slowed again to 6.0% year over year […]
Aluminum MMI: Index Near Three-Year Low as LME Aluminum Trades Sideways
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained flat this month at 82, with the majority of prices in the index increasing mildly, offset by a few declining values. The current index value remains near a three-year low. Free Partial Sample Report: 2020 MetalMiner Annual Metals Outlook LME aluminum prices generally moved sideways in October but […]
After Lifting of Alunorte Embargo, Norsk Hydro Ramps Up Production as Aluminum Prices Fall
Norwegian aluminum, alumina and bauxite producer Norsk Hydro scored a key victory in September when Brazil’s federal court lifted the final embargo on the firm’s Alunorte alumina refinery, allowing it to ramp back up to 100% capacity. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade […]
