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Steel Market Update produces weekly price assessments, news, and analysis of market trends affecting prices and sentiment on the US steel market.
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AISI: Raw steel production ticks up near recent high
The volume of raw steel produced by US mills inched higher last week, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). After steadily increasing in April and May, domestic mill output stabilized in early June and has remained historically strong since.
Nucor keeps HR price at $910/ton
Nucor is holding its list price for spot hot-rolled coil at $910 per short ton (st), unchanged since June 30.
Final Thoughts
President Trump’s tariff policies have a lot more in common with a roundabout than you’d think.
Timna Tanners joins Wells Fargo as managing director, equity research
Mining metals analyst Timna Tanners has joined Wells Fargo as managing director of equity research, according to a post on her LinkedIn profile.
SMU’s Week in Review: July 4-11
A roundup of steel industry news that happened this week, as reported by Steel Market Update.
Price: Reciprocal tariff changes and potential new tariffs for Brazil, Canada, others
Trade issues do not seem poised to leave the headlines anytime soon. And as recent developments show, the administration’s tariff policy remains ever-changing.
SMU Scrap Survey: Sentiment Indices rise
Both current and future scrap sentiment jumped this month, though survey participants reported responses before key trade news was announced.
HVAC equipment shipments bounce back in May
Heating and cooling equipment shipments grew from April to May, according to the latest data released by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
CRU: Q3 will be the lowest point in current sheet price cycle
CRU Principal Analyst Shankhadeep Mukherjee expects a restocking cycle for steel sheet products in most parts of the world due to either low inventories or seasonally stronger demand.
AMU: Commercial vehicle trends in aluminum
The commercial vehicle sector is showing signs of fatigue, but you wouldn’t know it at first glance of the latest government figures.
HRC vs. busheling spread widens again in July
The price spread between prime scrap and hot-rolled coil widened marginally again in July.
US drilling activity falls further, climbs in Canada
US oil and gas drilling activity continued to decline for the 11th consecutive week, while Canadian counts climbed for the sixth week in a row, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes.
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Pricing
Interactive Pricing Tool
Chart steel and scrap prices against key indicators with our Interactive Pricing Tool.
| wdt_ID | Product | Low | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HR | 830 | 870 | 910 |
| 2 | CR | 1,020 | 1,055 | 1,090 |
| 5 | GI | 960 | 1,010 | 1,060 |
| 6 | AZ | 990 | 1,045 | 1,100 |
| 7 | PL | 1,000 | 1,115 | 1,230 |
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