Category: Metal Prices

This Morning in Metals: E.U. Trade Commissioner Wants Deal on Aircraft Subsidies

This morning in metals news, E.U. Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom wants the U.S. to hold off on imposing tariffs in response to the long-running Airbus-Boeing subsidy saga, iron ore prices could continue to plunge and copper prices dipped again Tu…

This morning in metals news, E.U. Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom wants the U.S. to hold off on imposing tariffs in response to the long-running Airbus-Boeing subsidy saga, iron ore prices could continue to plunge and copper prices dipped again Tuesday. E.U. Trade Chief Seeks Deal on Aircraft Subsidies Earlier this year, the United States Trade...

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This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum Production Falls in August

This morning in metals news, China’s aluminum production dipped in August compared with the previous month, China plans to bring its first domestically developed sources of medical cobalt-60 to the market and copper prices are down. China Aluminum Production Falls China’s August aluminum production fell compared with the previous month, Reuters reported. The country saw…

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This morning in metals news, China’s aluminum production dipped in August compared with the previous month, China plans to bring its first domestically developed sources of medical cobalt-60 to the market and copper prices are down. China Aluminum Production Falls China’s August aluminum production fell compared with the previous month, Reuters reported. The country saw...

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Copper MMI: August Demand Weakness Drags Down the Index

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped three points in August down to 71, with all prices in the index losing value. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME copper prices traded lower in August following the precipitous price drop early in the month. The price dropped again…

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The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped three points in August down to 71, with all prices in the index losing value. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME copper prices traded lower in August following the precipitous price drop early in the month. The price dropped again...

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Stainless MMI: Index Jumps 16 Points on Nickel Price Surge

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) followed last month’s six-point increase with a 16-point jump this month. Once again, the index surge came as a result of strong nickel price gains, even though a slim majority of global prices in the index declined (albeit mildly compared to nickel price increases). Need buying strategies for steel?…

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The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) followed last month’s six-point increase with a 16-point jump this month. Once again, the index surge came as a result of strong nickel price gains, even though a slim majority of global prices in the index declined (albeit mildly compared to nickel price increases). Need buying strategies for steel?...

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Week in Review: MMIs, U.S. Steel Production and China’s Manufacturing Slowdown

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. MMI week continued with coverage on the following indexes: Rare…

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Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. MMI week continued with coverage on the following indexes: Rare...

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This Morning in Metals: China Exempts U.S. Soybeans, Pork from Tariffs

This morning in metals news, China spared U.S. soybeans and pork imports from tariffs, copper prices gained on the current tenor of trade news and Chinese iron ore rose to a five-week high. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Exempts Pork, Soybeans from Tariffs China announced it…

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This morning in metals news, China spared U.S. soybeans and pork imports from tariffs, copper prices gained on the current tenor of trade news and Chinese iron ore rose to a five-week high. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Exempts Pork, Soybeans from Tariffs China announced it...

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Aluminum MMI: Global Demand Weakness Leads to Index Decline

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped again this month, falling by one point to 83. All but one of the prices tracked for the index dropped this month, with India’s primary cash price showing the biggest drop at 4.4%, followed by the LME primary 3-month price (down by 3.4%). Lower your aluminum spend –…

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The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped again this month, falling by one point to 83. All but one of the prices tracked for the index dropped this month, with India’s primary cash price showing the biggest drop at 4.4%, followed by the LME primary 3-month price (down by 3.4%). Lower your aluminum spend –...

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Raw Steels MMI: Sluggish August Demand Hits Index

The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped more significantly compared to last month’s one-point decline, this month falling by four points to 70. Global prices looked weak overall; however, U.S. futures spot prices increased, along with U.S. shredded scrap prices. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S….

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The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped more significantly compared to last month’s one-point decline, this month falling by four points to 70. Global prices looked weak overall; however, U.S. futures spot prices increased, along with U.S. shredded scrap prices. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S....

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This Morning in Metals: China Announces Tariff Exemptions for Some U.S. Goods

This morning in metals news, China announced some U.S. goods would be exempted from tariffs, steel production is down in the Great Lakes region and copper falls amid declining Chinese auto sales. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Announces Tariff Exemptions The Chinese government announced Wednesday that…

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This morning in metals news, China announced some U.S. goods would be exempted from tariffs, steel production is down in the Great Lakes region and copper falls amid declining Chinese auto sales. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Announces Tariff Exemptions The Chinese government announced Wednesday that...

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Hot Off the Press — MetalMiner’s 2020 Annual Metal Outlook!

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Have you set your 2020 metals budget? Make sure your purchasing strategy is sound with MetalMiner’s 2020 Annual Metals Outlook! Click on the image below to get your complimentary sample of the 2020 Annual Metals Outlook. The full report is only available to corporate subscribers. However, the free sample report includes access to: Executive summary...

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