Pig iron market picks up speed after March scrap settle
An update on the pig iron market.
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Steel, manufacturing, and union groups divided on S232 tariffs
Domestic steel trade associations, manufacturing groups, and the United Steelworkers (USW) union had mixed reactions to the implementation of new Section 232 tariffs without exclusions on Wednesday. Trade groups representing steel mills broadly supported President Trump’s actions, while the USW and some groups representing manufacturers were more critical. AISI Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of […]
Dodge Momentum Index growth slows in February
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) saw moderate growth in February after reaching a record high the month prior, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. The February DMI rose to 225.6, a 0.7% increase from January’s downwardly revised reading of 223.9 and 27% higher than levels one year prior. “Planning momentum moderated […]
Apparent steel supply increased in January to a multi-year high
The volume of finished steel entering the US market in January climbed to the highest level recorded in two and a half years.