The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed little volatility during the month as all of its elements, including nickel prices, moved sideways. This translated to an overall 0.12% increase from September to October. U.S. Stainless Steel Prices, Market Holds Flat U.S. stainless prices maintained their sideways trend as mills continued the base price increases instituted […]| MetalMiner
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) broke above range, with a 3.7% rise from September to October. This comes as copper prices, along with many other metals, continue to show an upside bias. Copper Joins Other Base Metals in Upward Trend Comex copper prices hit a two-month high, barreling past the 11k per metric ton […]| MetalMiner
The price of aluminum continued its uptrend despite approaching the end of the year, leaving analysts weighing what could be next for the metal.| MetalMiner
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a modest 0.82% rise from September to October. U.S. Steel Prices Remain in Search of a Bottom U.S. steel prices continued to soften throughout September as they entered Q4 in search of a new low. Based on their October 3 close, HRC prices have now […]| MetalMiner
The latest copper tariffs represent a dramatic shift from previous policies, but the market is nonetheless working to improve supply security.| MetalMiner
Aluminum prices slowed their ascent this month, but the Midwest Premium found a brand new high. What does this mean for the short term outlook?| MetalMiner
Though nickel prices and demand slumped, U.S. mills secured significant price hikes for most forms of stainless steel. The question is, will they hold?| MetalMiner
The U.S. automotive manufacturing sector recently got a shock from Trump's new copper tariffs. They come at a bad time, but there are solutions.| MetalMiner
Though stainless steel continued to move sideways, nickel prices maintained their upward trajectory, complicating the forecasting process.| MetalMiner
Tariffs have had mixed effects on stainless steel so far, as have nickel prices. However, some firms hold out hope for a strong Q1.| MetalMiner
Many insiders anticipate a surge in aluminum prices due to recent moves by China and a variety of other factors set to go into motion soon.| MetalMiner