SMU's March at a glance

SMU’s Monthly Review provides a summary of our key steel market metrics for the previous month, with the latest data updated through March 31.

Following February’s sharp gains, steel prices plateaued in March, showing signs of stabilizing or easing by the end of the month. The SMU Price Momentum Indicator was adjusted from Higher to Neutral on hot-rolled steel products in the fourth week of March. Price momentum for the remaining sheet and plate products remained at Higher.

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.