SMU Survey: Sentiment Indices show buyers remain optimistic

SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices remained strongly optimistic this week, based on inputs collected from steel executives in our latest market survey. Both Indices indicate that buyers are confident in their companies’ prospects in the current market, as well as in the coming months.

The Current Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Index increased this week and is within reach of a multi-year high. Meanwhile, the Future Buyers’ Sentiment Index ticked up to the highest reading in a year and a half.

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.

Brett Linton

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