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Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Chinese outlook is bearish, while US and EU markets face upside risks

February 01, 2018 / Marina Maliushkina

Looking back to the last quarter of 2017, the average accuracy of MBR forecasts published in the Steel Market Tracker was 94% (when compared to forecasts published in the September issue). Our forecasts of European flat steel prices proved to be precise once again, with European domestic CRC and HRC prices scoring 99% and 98% accuracy respectively. Although we considered Chinese domestic rebar pri...Read More

Hold Gold As A 'Defensive Play' In 2018 - Mitsubishi

Jan 31 2018 7:21PM / Kitco News

(Kitco News) - This year will be filled with a number of risks surrounding global economy, which makes gold the perfect “defensive play” of 2018, said Mitsubishi analyst Jonathan Butler.Gold will remain supported throughout this year due to “favorable real rate environment and a subdued U.S. dollar,” Butler wrote in a note on Wednesday.The Federal Reserve kept its rates unc...Read More

UK electric motor maker expands capacity as carmakers go green

Jan 31 2018 7:01PM / Reuters

LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - British electric motor manufacturer YASA said on Thursday it was increasing its production capacity from 2,000 to 100,000 units with a new factory to tap into growing demand from carmakers for greener technologies. Automakers are racing to build greener vehicles and improve charge times in a bid to meet rising customer demand and air quality targets but Britain lacks suf...Read More

REG-NGEX SHARE CAPITAL AND VOTING RIGHTS UPDATE NGQ.TO

Jan 31 2018 5:30PM / Reuters

For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Vancouver, Jan. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGEx Resources Inc. ("NGEx" orthe "Company") (TSX: NGQ; NASDAQ Stockholm: NGQ), reports the followingshare capital and voting rights update in accordance with the SwedishFinancial Instruments Trading Act.As a result of the issuance of 12,500,000 common shares, pursua...Read More

Where Is Gold Headed Next Week? VOTE NOW!

Jan 31 2018 3:45PM / Kitco News

(Kitco News) - Kitco aficionados, it is now time to have your say in where you think gold prices are heading in the short-term.Will gold prices go higher, lower or remain unchanged next week? Kitco readers will have until 9 a.m. EDT, Friday to cast their vote. The results will be tabulated and released after noon (12 PM EDT) along with the results from our market professional survey.Readers can al...Read More

Gold Modestly Up; No Surprises From FOMC

Jan 31 2018 2:13PM / Kitco News

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session modestly higher but off their highs Wednesday. An eroding U.S. dollar index continues to work in favor of the precious metals market bulls. However, the USDX did move well off its daily lows in late trading, which pulled the gold market down from its session highs. April Comex gold futures were last up $2.90 an ounce at $1,343.30. March Comex s...Read More

Bond Yields Weigh On Gold Following No Surprises From FOMC

Jan 31 2018 2:04PM / Kitco News

Editor's Note: The article was updated to reflect a delayed selloff in gold following the FOMC monetary policy decision.(Kitco News) - In a delayed reaction to the Federal Reserve's rate announcement, gold prices fell into negative territory, unable to withstand rising bond yields, as the central bank emphasized that interest rates will be going up in 2018.As expected, the U.S. central bank kept i...Read More

Metals Focus: U.S. Silver Industrial Demand Strong Despite Rising Comex Stocks

Jan 31 2018 9:59AM / Kitco News

(Kitco News) - Comex silver warehouse stocks have hit their highest level in 23 years, yet industrial demand for the metal remains strong, says Metals Focus.As of a late-Tuesday report, the consultancy said that CME Group Comex silver warehouse stocks stood at around 248 million ounces, their highest since late 1994. They have risen from some 183 million ounces at the start of 2017.“This in...Read More

Mitsubishi: Real Rates, Dollar To Be Favorable For Gold

Jan 31 2018 8:00AM / Kitco News

Mitsubishi looks for gold to find support from two main factors in 2018 -- a favorable environment for real interest rates and a subdued U.S. dollar.  “The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates only slowly and conservatively and be disinclined to get ‘ahead of the curve’ despite the U.S. economy growing at full steam and signs of rising inflation beginning t...Read More

Flash: China's manufacturing PMI below expectation for Jan

Jan 31 2018 01:09 AM / Staff reporter

SHANGHAI, Jan 31 (SMM) - China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for January stood at 51.3 points, marking the 18th consecutive month it has been above the 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction. The reading, however, was lower than December’s manufacturing PMI and market expectation at 51.6 points. For editorial queries, please...Read More

Flash: China's manufacturing PMI below expectation for Jan

Jan 31 2018 01:09 AM / Staff reporter

SHANGHAI, Jan 31 (SMM) - China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for January stood at 51.3 points, marking the 18th consecutive month it has been above the 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction. The reading, however, was lower than December’s manufacturing PMI and market expectation at 51.6 points. For editorial queries, please...Read More

Flash: China's manufacturing PMI below expectation for Jan

Jan 31 2018 01:09 AM / Staff reporter

SHANGHAI, Jan 31 (SMM) - China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for January stood at 51.3 points, marking the 18th consecutive month it has been above the 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction. The reading, however, was lower than December’s manufacturing PMI and market expectation at 51.6 points. For editorial queries, please...Read More

ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 31/01: LME hires Cressy for COO; iron ore prices tumble; copper concentrate market altered

January 31, 2018 / Dalton Barker

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday January 31.Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange closed in negative...Read More

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