Shares of metals companies are trading lower amid an increase in the US dollar following January inflation data. Concerns over rate cut uncertainty could also impact demand outlook.
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Shares of metals companies are trading lower due to a rise in the US dollar following January inflation data. The uncertainty around rate cuts could also affect the demand outlook for metals.

February 13, 2024 | 8:52 pm
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Alcoa Corp's shares are trading lower due to a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties affecting the metals demand outlook.
Alcoa Corp, being a major player in the metals sector, is directly impacted by the general downturn in metals stocks due to the stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
BHP Group's shares are trading lower as the US dollar's rise and uncertainties around rate cuts could dampen metals demand.
BHP Group, a leading global resources company, is affected by the downturn in metals stocks due to the strengthening US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Century Aluminum Company's stock is down due to the strengthening US dollar and uncertainties about interest rate cuts impacting metals demand.
Century Aluminum Company is impacted by the general market trend of declining metals stocks, driven by a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
ArcelorMittal's shares are lower amid a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties, which could negatively affect metals demand.
ArcelorMittal, as a significant steel and mining company, faces a downturn in its stock price due to the stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties affecting the metals sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
McEwen Mining Inc.'s stock is trading lower as the US dollar's rise and rate cut uncertainties could impact the demand for metals.
McEwen Mining Inc., involved in precious and base metals mining, is affected by the general decline in metals stocks due to the strengthening US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nucor Corporation's shares are down due to the stronger US dollar and uncertainties around rate cuts, potentially impacting metals demand.
Nucor Corporation, a leader in steel production, is negatively impacted by the downturn in metals stocks driven by a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
POSCO's shares are trading lower amid a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties, which could dampen demand for metals.
POSCO, a global steel-making company, is affected by the general market trend of declining metals stocks due to the strengthening US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s stock is down due to the strengthening US dollar and uncertainties about rate cuts impacting metals demand.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., as a major metals service center company, is directly impacted by the downturn in metals stocks due to the stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Southern Copper Corporation's shares are lower amid a stronger US dollar and rate cut uncertainties, potentially affecting metals demand.
Southern Copper Corporation, one of the largest integrated copper producers, is affected by the downturn in metals stocks due to the strengthening US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s stock is trading lower due to the US dollar's rise and uncertainties around rate cuts, which could impact metals demand.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., a steel producer and metal recycler, is impacted by the general decline in metals stocks due to the strengthening US dollar and rate cut uncertainties.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80