Metal Bulletin has reviewed its benchmark cobalt prices to ensure they are relevant and fit for application in a rapidly evolving market. Metal Bulletin is hosting a free web seminar on Tuesday May 8 at 9am London time to summarize the findings from its recent industry-wide consultation into its cobalt prices, and changes that will be implemented from January 2019. Date: Tuesday May 8, 2018 Time:...Read More
Manganese ore and alloy prices have continued to slide in China due to deteriorating downstream demand, while prices also weakened in Europe and held in the United States. Ore prices drop almost 5% in China Lower silico-manganese tenders squeeze smelter margins Indian alloy prices track ore lower European alloy prices weaken as prompt demand dries up US contract negotiation...Read More
Holidays in Turkey and across much of Europe for the traditional May 1 Labor Day meant that there was no change in prices for Turkish imports of deep-sea scrap from European and US suppliers, sources said on Tuesday May 1.Renewed business activity is expected later in the week when traders return to work, they added.Market sentiment is cautious about how much more prices may increase in the near t...Read More
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mixed in the morning of Tuesday May 1, with copper (-0.7% at $6,775 per tonne), aluminium (-0.2%) and zinc (-0.4%) prices lower, while tin prices are untraded and lead and nickel prices are both up 0.3%. Chinese markets are closed for a national holiday today, meaning volume has been light with 1,225 lots traded as of 6.24am London time. This fo...Read More
Metal Bulletin has reviewed its benchmark cobalt prices to ensure they are relevant and fit for application in a rapidly evolving market. Metal Bulletin is hosting a free web seminar on Tuesday May 8 at 9am London time to summarize the findings from its recent industry-wide consultation into its cobalt prices, and changes that will be implemented from January 2019. Date: Tuesday May 8, 2018 Time:...Read More
The United States decision to extend Europe's exemption from Section 232 tariffs until June 1 only serves to prolong the uncertainty, the European Commission (EC) and European steel association, Eurofer, said on Tuesday May 1.The US authorities postponed imposing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the European Union, Canada and Mexico on April 30. Originally, the EU was...Read More
The United States has postponed imposing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the European Union, Canada and Mexico, until June 1.President Donald Trump's administration announced the extension of temporary exemptions for the key trading blocs at the last moment on Monday April 30. A 10% import tax on aluminium and a 25% import tax on steel were due to come into effect on...Read More
As competition in the global steel markets remains fierce, Metal Bulletin provides an update on the new, progressing and closed trade cases from around the world in April 2018.The case list below includes only updates. For other continuing cases this year, see the updates for January, February and March.Click...Read More
Holidays in Turkey and across much of Europe for the traditional May 1 Labor Day meant that there was no change in prices for Turkish imports of deep-sea scrap from European and US suppliers, sources said on Tuesday May 1.Renewed business activity is expected later in the week when traders return to work, they added.Market sentiment is cautious about how much more prices may increase in the near t...Read More
Prices for domestic steel rebar and imported steel billet in the United Arab Emirates decreased this week on poor demand, sources told Metal Bulletin on Tuesday May 1.And demand for imported rebar in both countries remained almost non-existent.Domestic rebarThe major rebar producers in the UAE announced new prices on April 25.The biggest steel producer, Emirates Steel, is now offering rebar at 2,3...Read More
Holidays in Turkey and across much of Europe for the traditional May 1 Labor Day meant that there was no change in prices for Turkish imports of deep-sea scrap from European and US suppliers, sources said on Tuesday May 1.Renewed business activity is expected later in the week when traders return to work, they added.Market sentiment is cautious about how much more prices may increase in the near t...Read More
Prices for domestic steel rebar and imported steel billet in the United Arab Emirates decreased this week on poor demand, sources told Metal Bulletin on Tuesday May 1.And demand for imported rebar in both countries remained almost non-existent.Domestic rebarThe major rebar producers in the UAE announced new prices on April 25.The biggest steel producer, Emirates Steel, is now offering rebar at 2,3...Read More
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The United States decision to extend Europe's exemption from Section 232 tariffs until June 1 only serves to prolong the uncertainty, the European Commission (EC) and European steel association, Eurofer, said on Tuesday May 1.The US authorities postponed imposing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the European Union, Canada and Mexico on April 30. Originally, the EU was...Read More
LME aluminium cash price plunged 7.8%...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as...Read More
The United States has postponed imposing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the European Union, Canada and Mexico, until June 1.President Donald Trump's administration announced the extension of temporary exemptions for the key trading blocs at the last moment on Monday April 30. A 10% import tax on aluminium and a 25% import tax on steel were due to come into effect on...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were slightly lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 2 points in pre-opening trade.The Canadian Dollar rallied to U.S. 77.88 cents following released of Canada's February Real GDP report. Consensus was an increase of 0.3% versus a gain of 0.1% in January. Actual was an increase of 0.4%. On a year-over-year basis, Canada's GDP grew at a 3.0% rate. First quarter...Read More
Aluminium The LME three-month aluminium price has edged lower...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus...Read More
The United States decision to extend Europe's exemption from Section 232 tariffs until June 1 only serves to prolong the uncertainty, the European Commission (EC) and European steel association, Eurofer, said on Tuesday May 1.The US authorities postponed imposing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imported from the European Union, Canada and Mexico on April 30. Originally, the EU was...Read More
Copper hit by negative external forces ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as s...Read More