Final thoughts
‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, and at our publication We kept logging steel price increases from across our fair nation.
Contributor: Ethan Bernard
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The percentage of steel buyers saying mills were willing to budge on spot pricing has risen for all sheet products SMU surveys, according to our most recent survey data.
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A contract worker suffered a fatality on Friday, Nov. 24, at Nucor Steel Indiana’s Crawfordsville sheet mill.
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Sector fundamentals for US steel companies remain solid overall, according to ratings agency Fitch’s 2024 outlook report.
Domestic scrap tags seen increasing in December
US scrap prices are expected to rise in December, industry sources told SMU.
SMU survey: Steel Buyers Sentiment Indices rise
SMU’s Current and Future Steel Buyers Sentiment Indices have both increased, based on our most recent survey data as of Wednesday, Nov. 22.
USS idles iron, steelmaking 'indefinitely' at Granite City Works
U.S. Steel said it has indefinitely idled steelmaking at its Granite City Works in southern Illinois near St. Louis.
SMU survey: Mills less willing to talk price on sheet, plate
The percentage of steel buyers saying mills were willing to negotiate spot pricing has fallen for all products SMU surveys, according to our most recent survey data.
Algoma VP of sales Brandow to retire
Canadian steelmaker Algoma has announced the retirement of its VP of sales Rory Brandow, effective Dec. 1.
Durable goods orders slip in October
New orders for manufactured durable goods fell in the US in October.
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UAW, automakers cheer ratified labor pact
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has released the final tally of member votes, with a combined total of 64% voting in favor of labor agreements across the Detroit-area “Big Three” automakers.
Ford, Stellantis On Verge of Ratifying UAW Contracts
United Auto Workers (UAW) union members seem poised to ratify contracts at Ford and Stellantis, according to UAW vote trackers and media reports.
HRC, Prime Scrap Gap Widens in November
The spread between HRC and prime scrap prices widened considerably this month, according to Steel Market Update's most recent pricing data.
SMU Community Chat: Steel's Place in the EV Transition
On SMU's Nov. 15, 2023, Community Chat, the CEO of the Center for Automotive Research discussed steel's role in the automotive industry's transition to EVs.
Glencore Set To Buy Majority Stake in Teck's Met Coal Business
Canadian miner Teck Resources has announced the sale of its metallurgical coal business, Elk Valley Resources, with Swiss miner Glencore becoming the majority stakeholder.
US Scrap Tags Up in November, Momentum Could Carry Into February
Domestic scrap prices rose in November month over month for all grades that SMU covers, market sources said.
UAW Workers in Kentucky and Michigan Vote Against Labor Pact
United Auto Workers (UAW) members at plants in Louisville, Ky., and Flint, Mich., have voted against ratifying the contracts with two of the “Big Three” Detroit-area automakers.
SSAB Americas to Supply Low-Carbon Steel for Wind Towers
SSAB Americas will supply its low-carbon SSAB Zero steel to GE Vernova Onshore Wind for wind towers in North America.
Sparrows Point Site Gets $47.4M in Funding for Offshore Wind Project
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SMU Survey: Buyers Sentiment Indices Fall
SMU’s Current and Future Steel Buyers Sentiment Indices both declined this week, based on our most recent survey data.
Worthington Board OKs Separation of Steel Processing Business
Worthington Industries said on Thursday its board of directors has approved the previously announced separation of its Steel Processing business, Worthington Steel Inc.
SMU Survey: Mills Less Willing to Talk Price on Sheet, More Willing on Plate
The percentage of steel buyers saying mills were willing to negotiate spot pricing fell for hot rolled this week, while plate's negotiation rate shot up, according to SMU's most recent survey data.
Longshoremen Could Strike on East, Gulf Coasts Next October
The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) warned that members on the East and Gulf Coasts could go on strike in October of next year when the union’s contract expires.
Russel Metals Q3 Earnings Slip on Volatility
Canadian metals distributor Russel Metals reported lower earnings in the third quarter as the company “navigated through volatile market conditions.”
UAW Members Could Strike at Parts Supplier Mobis North America
United Auto Workers (UAW) members at auto parts supplier Mobis North America in Toledo, Ohio, have authorized leaders to call a strike when their contract expires next week, according to a UAW post on X.
SDI Subsidiary OmniSource Buys Site Near Houston
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