SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment slips, future outlook hits 9-month high

The latest SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices showed mixed results. The Current Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Index eased after increasing nine percentage points in November. However, future Buyers’ Sentiment climbed to the highest level since March 2025.

Sentiment Indices continue to reflect that steel buyers are optimistic about their businesses ability to be successful in the future but feel their current market conditions are unfavorable.

Kristen DiLandro

Kristen DiLandro is a reporter for Steel Market Update. Kristen focuses on the micro and macro steel market conditions informing North American spot prices. Following her agency career in advertising, she attained an MFA in Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kristen can be reached at kristen@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-221-8143.

Kristen DiLandro

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