The global economic slowdown is affecting both the demand, and price for molybdenum. To cope, companies are planning output cuts and plotting new investment strategies. For the few companies that have a very strong financial position, they are on the look out for acquisitions.
After holding its ground much longer than other base metals, molybdenum’s price point has given way to the global economic current. The metal was stable in the $32 to $35 a pound range for much of this year; holding its value compared to the price plummet of the other base metals.
Commodities have been having a rough ride lately, but Molybdenum’s performance, although not stellar, has not been as bad as many of the other metals. People have been whispering that moly’s current supply/demand picture makes it one of the best metals to invest in.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008