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Copper Prices Rebound + Big Tariff Rumors: January 2025 Scrap Market Report!​

This Week's Scrap Metal Market Highlights
Join us as we kick off 2025 with the latest insights on scrap metal prices and trends! From a copper rebound to potential tariffs on key metals, we’ve got all the updates scrappers need to stay ahead this year. Here's what we’re covering:
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S&P 500 ekes out narrow gain as investors shake off Fed’s inflation warning: Live updates​

The S&P 500 posted a modest gain on Wednesday as traders assessed the potential for future Federal Reserve rate cuts amid persistent inflationary pressures.

The broad market index added 0.16%, closing at 5,918.25, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% to 19,478.88. The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed, rising 106.84 points, or 0.25%, to end at 42,635.20. The three major averages are on pace for a second straight weekly loss.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

 

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AgDay 01/09/24​

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ILA, USMX reach contract agreement on automation, avoiding port strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The agreement will replace the expiring contract

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CPB looks to close security gaps on rail exports to Canada, Mexico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing a rule requiring railroads to provide more timely information to the agency for all export cargo to crack down on high-risk illegal shipments.

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UPS broadens network with double health care acquisition

UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.

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China and the US enter the new year lists with 'tit-for-tat' trade jousts - The Loadstar

China and the US kicked off 2025 with “tit-for-tat” efforts to scupper one another’s commercial interests in their respective jurisdictions.

theloadstar.com

 

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Sterling is Pounded

Breaking Down and Making Sense of the Global Capital Markets with Political Economist Marc Chandler

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