Johnson: For those hoarding copper, this is why we hedge
To hedge or not to hedge, that is the question.
Category: Market
Will the pricing trends for 'obsolete' and 'prompt' converge in August?
Narrow opening for a rise in obsolete scrap prices. But prompt scrap looks like it will be higher in August.
Aboud: Do the latest aluminum tariffs go far enough?
Once a duty or tariff is created, some individuals will always try to find ways to circumvent it.
Optimism and speculation surround the August market
The settlements for the August ferrous scrap market are upon us and there is speculation the market has reached the bottom.
Is it a summer slump or a deeper disruption?
Funds press the reset button as the industrial sector underperforms. Meanwhile, the non-ferrous recycled metals market sits on the sidelines.
Week in review
August is just a few days away, and, despite the typical summer slowdown in the recycled metals market, there is plenty to watch in the coming week.
Bracing for the August surge
Market set to explode amid unprecedented supply crunch and rising demand.
Prices set to rally in August amid tight supply and rising demand
Market insights reveal anticipated $20/gt increase as mills and traders navigate limited scrap generation.
Flatbed rates hold steady amid economic fluctuation
Flatbed spot rates are still down 26% from their Q2 2022 peak. Have we found a bottom? Could rates go lower?
What Trump and Vance mean for trade
Tariffs likely regardless of November winner.