SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
The results of the latest SMU flat-rolled market survey are now available on our website to all premium members.
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SMU Steel Demand Index moves higher
SMU’s Steel Demand Index ticked back up from late May, remaining in elevated territory, according to mid-June indicators.
SMU's Mill Order Index accelerates in May
SMU’s Mill Order Index recovered in May, reclaiming some momentum lost the month prior.
May service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a fourth straight month in May, with shipping days of supply slipping to 44.7 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
May energy market update
This Premium analysis examines oil and natural gas prices, drill rig activity, crude oil stock levels, and fuel prices through May.
April service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply fell for a fourth straight month in April, with shipping days of supply slipping to 45.7 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
Fed indicators signal healthy manufacturing sector
Most manufacturing indicators strengthened through March and showed strong positive annual growth.
SMU's Mill Order Index improved in March
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) recovered in March, gaining some momentum after a marginal decline in February.
March service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a third straight month in March, with shipping days of supply slipping to 49.3 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
Steelmaking raw material prices increase through March
Prices for iron ore, aluminum, pig iron, and shredded scrap have all risen in the last 30 days. Busheling scrap held steady, while zinc and coking coal declined.
N. American auto assemblies rose in February
North American auto assemblies gained ground in February, up more than 8% vs. January, but still down more than 4% year on year (y/y), according to GlobalData.
SMU's Mill Order Index slows in February
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) eased in February. The result came as a marginal increase in service center intake levels was offset by higher shipments, according to our latest service center inventories data.
February service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a second consecutive month in February, with shipping days of supply slipping to 52.2 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
SMU Steel Demand Index dips, remains in expansion
SMU’s Steel Demand Index slipped from earlier in the month, but remains above expansion territory, according to late-February indicators.
N. American auto assemblies improved in January
North American auto assemblies recovered in January, up nearly 12% vs. December, though down more than 2% year on year (y/y), according to GlobalData.
SMU Mill Order Index climbs further in January
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) rose again in January, maintaining momentum from the month prior. The increase came as service center intake levels ticked up, supported by a jump in shipments, according to our latest service center inventories data.
January service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined in January, after trending higher in December. Shipping days of supply slipped to 58.5 on an adjusted basis at the end of January, according to SMU data.
Steelmaking raw material prices increase through January
All but one of the steelmaking raw materials we track increased in price over the last month
December service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply recovered in December, after trending lower from September to November.
December energy market update
In this Premium analysis we examine North American oil and natural gas prices, drill rig activity, and crude oil stock levels through December
November service center shipments and inventories report
Flat rolled = 50.6 shipping days of supply Plate = 52.8 shipping days of supply Flat rolled US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for the fourth straight month, reaching 50.6 shipping days of supply on an adjusted basis at the end of November, according to SMU data. Flat roll supply is at its lowest […]
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
SMU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
Steelmaking raw material prices stabilize through November
Most steelmaking raw material prices remained stable over the past month. Prices are mixed in comparison to this time last year.
SMU Steel Demand Index falls back, remains in contraction
The SMU Steel Demand Index slackened from late October, remaining below expansion territory, according to SMU's mid-November indicators.
SMU Mill Order Index jumped in October
SMU’s Mill Order Index (MOI) surged in October after a notable decline the month prior. The recovery came as service center on order inventory totals picked up, supported by a slight uptick in shipments, according to our latest service center inventories data.
October service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply edged lower for the third straight month, reaching 53.3 shipping days of supply on an adjusted basis at the end of October, according to SMU data.
SMU Steel Demand Index improves but remains in contraction
SMU’s Steel Demand Index remains in contraction, according to late October indicators. Though growth faded at a slower pace, it rebounded from one of the lowest readings year-to-date from earlier in the month.
SMU Mill Order Index fell in September
SMU’s Mill Order Index declined in September after repeated gains from June through August. The shift came as service center shipping rates and inventories fell.
North American auto assemblies slipped in September
North American auto assemblies declined in September, down 5.1% vs. August. And assemblies were also down 1% year on year.
September service center shipments and inventories report
September service center shipments and inventories report for sheet and plate