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    September 4, 2024

    Steel Summit 2024: Beaulieu’s swan song, a 2030 depression

    Written by Brett Linton

    Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, presented a keynote at last week’s Steel Summit conference. Titled ‘Preparing for Cyclical Change,’ Alan’s presentation was significant as it marked his last address at the Summit before his retirement.  

    Beaulieu, a respected voice in economic forecasting for over 35 years, provided a detailed analysis of the current economy and his projections for the years ahead. In short, he foresees challenging business conditions through the remainder of the decade, with a multi-year depression expected in the 2030s.

    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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