The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 1.4% for this month’s index reading, as gold prices retraced after peaking in early March. The MetalMiner Insights platform features a full suite of precious metals prices. Gold, silver prices retrace After peaking in early March, gold prices have retraced. The U.S. gold bullion price jumped to […]
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Federal Reserve holds off on rate increases, touts strengthening economy
For those keeping an eye on monetary policy, for now the Federal Reserve is maintaining the status quo vis-á-vis federal funds rates. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Federal Reserve holds funds rate at 0-0.25% As the […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Again
This morning in metals news, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, AK Steel released its third-quarter financials and 16 steel industry associations praised the work of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Shares Down on Third Quarter Guidance
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel shares are down over 10% this morning, U.S.-China trade talks resume and the Federal Reserve decided to cut its benchmark interest rate again yesterday. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Steel Shares Down on Earnings Guidance U.S. Steel announced it […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal Reserve Expected to Make Interest Rate Cut
This morning in metals news, the Federal Reserve is expected today to cut interest rates once again, the LME copper price dropped ahead of the Fed’s decision and Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) shares rose Tuesday. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Federal […]
This Morning in Metals: EPA Reverses Ruling that Blocked Alaska Mining Project
This morning in metals news, the EPA reversed an Obama-era decision regarding an Alaskan mining project, the Federal Reserve issued its first rate cut since the financial crisis and a Chinese billionaire is alleged to have instituted a scheme to avoid $1.8 billion in tariffs on aluminum exported to the U.S. Need buying strategies for […]
Global Precious MMI: U.S. Dollar Gains Strength; Markets Await Fed Chairman’s Testimony This Week
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) picked up eight points, rising for a July MMI value of 101. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The U.S. Dollar and Precious Metals This past month, MetalMiner chatted with Americas Silver Corporation CEO Darren Blasutti to talk about the precious metals […]
Federal Reserve Raises Rates Again
Emerging-market finance ministers must have woken up with a groan Thursday morning as news of yesterday’s Fed hike will have blipped up on their news feeds (that is, if they weren’t up late into the night their time listening to the outcome of last Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting). Need buying strategies for steel? Request your […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel Imports Fall 1% in August
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel imports fell in August, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again and Ford’s CEO says the Trump administration’s metals tariffs have cost the automaker $1 billion in profits. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Finished Steel Market Share Hits 21% […]
When and Where is the Next Recession Coming From?
At a recent forum for business leaders, I was surprised the topic of conversation was not Brexit or Donald Trump’s latest tweet, or even cricket, but when the next recession would hit. That hasn’t been the case for many years now. Since 2009, we have experienced a more or less constant bull market, giving us […]
