Analysis
September 29, 2024
Written by Ethan Bernard
Washington loomed large in SMU’s survey responses this week. Two big things, actually: the upcoming presidential election and the trade case against imported coated products from 10 nations.
We have to go no further than the first two comments of the first survey question to find them mentioned. The query was: “When do you think sheet prices will peak, and why?” And the first two responses:
Worthington Enterprises reported higher fiscal first-quarter sales and earnings while citing rapidly growing data center demand and continued tightness in the steel market.
Sheet and plate prices continued to tick mostly higher this week amid a supply squeeze that shows no signs of loosening its grip on the US market.
This October, SMU is introducing a new way to keep you informed on the latest steel market news and insights: the Daily Digest. Beginning in mid-October, our new Daily Digest will replace the three newsletters currently delivered each week.
The scrap market for October is looking for direction as some participants on both sides of the furnace are indicating scrap prices are poised for an increase.
SMU’s latest Flat-Rolled Steel Buyers Survey shows that in a tight US market marked by long lead times, low inventories, and rising prices, foreign products continue to gain the interest of domestic buyers.