This morning in metals news, the zinc and copper prices made gains this week, automakers expressed criticism of the U.S.’s steel and aluminum tariffs, and Shanghai rebar prices fell. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Zinc, Copper Prices Rise Both metals made gains this week on concerns of […]
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This Morning in Metals: Shanghai Metals Prices Drop on Weaker Manufacturing Growth
This morning in metals news, Shanghai steel prices are down, Shanghai zinc and copper prices are also down, and U.S. steel prices are up by double-digit percentages this year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Shanghai Steel Falls Prices of Shanghai steel have dropped Wednesday for a third […]
Global Lead, Zinc Demand Forecast to Rise in 2019
The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) convened its 63rd session earlier this month in Lisbon, Portugal, during which it reviewed global demand forecasts for this year and next with respect to zinc and lead. Global Zinc Picture According to ILZSG, global zinc demand is set to rise by 0.4% in 2018 to 13.74 million […]
Zinc on the Brink of New Beginnings
An article in The New York Times makes a compelling case for why we may be looking at zinc as an exciting technology metal in years to come (rather than its traditional image as the galvanizing metal that stops steel from rusting). Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook […]
Zinc, Lead Post Global Supply Deficits in 1H 2018
According to data released Monday by the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), both lead and zinc were in deficit through the first six months of the year. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the ILZSG report, Chinese data for the months of April, May and […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Approves Provisional Measures to Limit Steel Imports
This morning in metals news, E.U. states have thrown their support behind measures to curb steel imports, Indian steel demand could double by 2025, and copper and zinc prices continue to drop. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook E.U. Backs Steel Import Curbing Measures E.U. states voted to approve […]
Dropping Zinc Prices Get a Boost From Chinese Smelter Cuts
Not long ago, we mentioned that copper prices had been plunging of late — but the so-called “Dr. Copper” isn’t the only one on hard times. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Zinc has also been trending down this year. LME primary cash zinc opened the calendar year at […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Could Have Steel-Curbing Measures by Mid-July
This morning in metals news, it might not be long before the European Union imposes new measures to curb steel import levels, the zinc price continues its slide and Chinese President Xi Jinping warns that China is not afraid of fighting back on trade. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Energy Companies Seek Steel Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, energy companies are lobbying for exemptions from the U.S. steel tariff, U.S. steel exports dropped in April compared with the previous month, and steel and iron ore prices fell by the greatest amount since March. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Asking for Exemptions […]
Copper Rallies, Zinc Price Increases
So far in June, base metal prices have increased. Copper, zinc and tin increased sharply. Meanwhile, aluminum and nickel also increased, but a little less dramatically. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Rally Copper prices breached the $7,300/mt level. Prices trading over this resistance level signals strength for […]
