Commodity Update Archives

Commodity Update – June 2025

The aluminum and steel markets are reacting to new 50% tariffs while copper mining’s environmental and social challenges collide.

New forecasts challenge the metals narrative, revealing unexpected shifts in demand across global markets.

Price hikes in the first quarter of 2025 raise questions: Is this the start of a market reset or of more instability?

Recent tariffs are driving a wedge between raw material buyers and producers.

President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports from China but paused tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Rising prices and global supply shortages set the stage for potential price increases in the beginning of 2025.

Market experts and domestic suppliers weigh in on potential tariffs’ impact on metals market.

Federal Reserve rate cuts could lead to increased metal prices later this year.

Copper and aluminum remain in high demand for EV production.

Commodity prices climb, but their future remains uncertain.