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    October 3, 2021

    SMU's September At-a-Glance

    Written by Brett Linton

    Steel prices gradually declined through the month of September, following one full year of increasing prices. Hot rolled steel prices decreased $35 per ton ($1.75 per cwt) throughout the month, with the SMU index averaging $1,920 per ton ($96.00 per cwt) as of last Tuesday. The SMU Price Momentum Indicator was adjusted to neutral the week of Sept. 20 for all products, following a record one-year streak pointing higher. Our price momentum will remain Neutral until the market establishes a clear direction.

    September scrap prices were flat to down $15-80 per ton from August, falling from the historically high levels seen in the summer months. Click here to view and compare prices within our interactive pricing tool.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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