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U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were unchanged in pre-opening trade. Index futures were virtually unchanged following release of the second estimate of U.S. real GDP. Consensus was a slip in growth to an annual rate of 4.0% versus the first estimate of 4.1%. Actual was growth at a 4.2% rate.Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE $16.74) is expected to open higher a...Read More
One US scrap sale to Turkey concluded late last week indicated a partial recovery in global scrap markets....Read More
Turkish steel producers went through Wednesday August 29 without making any bookings in the deep-sea market for scrap steel, due to holidays in the country....Read More
Global output of direct-reduced iron (DRI) increased by 21.2% year-on-year in July 2018, according to statistics published by the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) this week....Read More
Seaborne iron ore transactions slowed down on Wednesday August 29 with higher prices reported for 65% Fe fines as well as lumps....Read More
The latest bids, offers and deals in the global markets for iron ore, pig iron, direct-reduced iron and other steelmaking raw materials. ...Read More
The Chinese seaborne coking coal spot market edged up following a rush of trades and an increase in inquiries from end-users....Read More
BHP expects grade differentials to persist in the iron ore market, with iron units in ore and penalties for impurities expected to remain the key drivers of the trend....Read More
US metallurgical coal producer Corsa Coal expects prices of the steelmaking raw material to be supported for the rest of the year, especially amid strong domestic demand and supply bottlenecks. ...Read More
China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices slid in the afternoon of Wednesday August 29 on futures losses, with sentiment dampened by news that inventory levels for the flat steel product grew in the country's central and western regions....Read More
China's domestic rebar prices increased on early-hour gains in the futures market as well as that in that for billet, though trading activity remained mixed in different regions. ...Read More
An overview of the minor metals markets and the reasons for any price moves.Read More
Key data from the Wednesday August 29 pricing session in London....Read More
Key data from the Wednesday August 29 pricing session in London....Read More
The following Metal Bulletin minor metals prices changed on Wednesday August 29:...Read More
Antimony prices in Europe and China rose in the week ended Friday August 24 amid concerns of tightened supply due to the latter's continued crackdown on antimony smuggling at the China-Vietnam border....Read More
The following Metal Bulletin UK non-ferrous scrap and foundry ingot prices changed on Wednesday August 29:...Read More
Import prices for steel billet in Southeast Asia were flat on Wednesday August 29, with most participants holding off on offers and bids following the recovery in prices from major supplier Turkey....Read More
Gold futures are trading under pressure today with the most active December Comex contract currently down $8.80 (-0.72%) and fixed at $1,207 20. After gaining over $20 in value on Friday, gold tracked fractionally higher in trading yesterday. However, closing occurred below a key technical resistance level at $1,217 per ounce. Today gold opened right at resistance at $1,217.70 and traded to an int...Read More