Contributor: Edward Meir

Edward Meir

Edward brings more than a decade of hands-on experience in physical trading across aluminum, tin and scrap, paired with a deep fundamental market analysis background. His unique perspective strengthens AMU’s mission to deliver sharper insight, clearer context, and actionable intelligence for professionals across the aluminum value chain.

Edward Meir's Week in Review for AMU: Nov. 9, 2025

Aluminum finished down by 1.25%. But there is no easing in physical premiums, which continue to climb in both the US and Europe.

Edward Meir's Week in Review for AMU

Bullish sentiment remained in place in US equity markets this past week as a de-escalation in US-China trade tensions and strong earnings reports from several "Mag-7" names offset the rather hawkish remarks on interest rates made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday. For the week, the NASDAQ Composite gained 2.2%, while the S&P 500 and the Dow each were up by about .7% in what has been an incredible run.

Meir: Markets, commodities and the outlook for August

As of this writing Monday, Aug. 5, the markets are experiencing upheaval and the jury is out as to when/how all the current turmoil is going to play out.

Exclusive Forecast: How market movements and geopolitics impact the recycled metals industry

Markets rebound in July on lower rates and dollar.

Impressions of the late May BIR meeting in Copenhagen and thoughts on the market

Scrap price split amid global market tensions.