The U.S. steel sector continued to show incremental gains in capacity utilization last week. Capacity utilization by U.S. mills rose to 69.4% for the week ending Oct. 17, 2020, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). See why technical analysis is a superior forecasting methodology over fundamental analysis and why it matters for […]
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What does China’s environment pledge mean for its massive steel sector?
According to the Financial Times, China’s President Xi Jinping surprised the global community by announcing last month a hugely ambitious plan to improve China’s environment and make the country carbon-neutral by 2060. In addition, he said the country’s emissions would peak before 2030. But does this really mean anything? If it does, what impact will […]
Raw Steels MMI: Steel market recovery shows strength
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 2.8% for this month’s index value amid a steel market recovery. Stop obsessing about the actual forecasted steel price. It’s more important to spot the trend. See why. Steel market recovery All U.S. forms of steel prices increased throughout September. HRC, CRC and HDG prices increased rapidly […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel prices continue upward movement
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel prices have made significant gains in recent weeks; exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from two key Louisiana export terminals have resumed after Hurricane Laura; the coronavirus pandemic has impacted tin production in Bolivia. Do you use cost breakdowns in your steel negotiations? See other tips in negotiating […]
India mulls extending anti-dumping duties on some steel products from U.S., others
India’s Commerce Ministry has launched an inquiry, based on a complaint by Indian steel players, to review the need to reimpose anti-dumping duties on certain steel products imported from at least seven countries, the New Indian Express reported. Are you under pressure to generate stainless steel cost savings? Make sure you are following these five […]
Amid rising metals export profile, could India be the next China?
No, we don’t mean that much-vaunted but still distant dream of India becoming a second China economically — the disparity expands rather than contracts with time — but rather could India become a pariah state after China in terms of feeling the pain of anti-dumping duties, quotas, and tariffs (particularly with respect to Indian metal […]
MetalMiner models shed light on the challenge of determining what products ‘should cost’
How much should your metals buy cost? It’s a simple question that doesn’t always have a simple answer — or, at the very least, an answer that’s easy to get. MetalMiner’s “should-cost” models aim to cut through the confusion and give buyers concrete ideas of what the products they’re buying should be costing them. The […]
U.S. steel capacity utilization for week ending Sept. 19 dips to 64.5%
The steel capacity utilization rate in the U.S. for the week ending Sept. 19 fell to 64.5%. See why technical analysis is a superior forecasting methodology over fundamental analysis and why it matters for your steel buy. Steel capacity utilization rate for week ending Sept. 19 drops The steel capacity utilization rate for the week […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel prices rise
This morning in metals news: steel prices have been making gains; the WTI crude price moved up; and Vale plans to increase its iron ore output. Upcoming negotiation on your steel buy? Make sure you know how your service centers will negotiate with you. Steel prices rise U.S. steel prices are on the rise, but […]
Raw Steels MMI: U.S. steel prices make gains, aided by auto sector
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 4.3% for this month’s value. Does your company have a steel buying strategy based on current steel price trends? U.S. steel prices start increasing HRC prices increased by over 5.4% throughout August, closing at $486/st. During the first two weeks of September, the price rallied up […]