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    August 14, 2022

    SMU Steel Demand Index: Trend Shift or a Blip?

    Written by David Schollaert

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    Apparent demand for flat-rolled steel in the US turned in our early August reading, though it’s too early to note if it’s the beginning of a trend. The shift is notable because demand had been trending down at a steady pace since late April, according to SMU’s latest survey results.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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