SMU Steel Summit 2026: It’s heating up!
We’re just about three-and-a-half weeks away from the big dance. Have you punched your ticket to the can’t-miss flat-rolled steel gathering of 2026 yet?
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Chicago Business Barometer still rising in July
The Chicago Business Barometer increased in July, maintaining an expansionary trend for a third straight month.
US HR prices remain firm, imports slip
The decisive factor remains the 50% Section 232 tariffs. Still, imports from Europe remain largely near parity with domestic material, while Southeast Asian products are at a considerable discount.
PMA: Metalformers expect steady market conditions despite dogged headwinds
PMA found the metalforming sector remains broadly stable but is becoming more cautious in its July Business Conditions Report.
Nucor increases spot HR price by $10/ton
Nucor said its hot-rolled coil consumer spot price will be $1,145 per short ton for the week of July 27, up $10/st.
SMU Steel Summit 2026: Can’t-miss exclusive interviews
We’re officially less than 30 days from the kick-off of SMU Steel Summit 2026 in Atlanta.
SMU Steel Demand Index grows at a slower pace
SMU’s Steel Demand Index saw a slight decline in growth, slightly behind early July, but remaining in elevated territory, according to mid-to-late July indicators.
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.
SMU's Mill Order Index expands in June
SMU’s Mill Order Index 2continued to expand in June. The result came as service center on-order volumes and new order entries continue to rise, according to our latest service center inventories data.
Atlas Tube increases prices by $60/ton, again
Atlas Tube announced price increases for mechanical, HSS, and piling products.
Nucor holds spot HR price at $1,135/ton
Nucor said its consumer spot price for hot-rolled coil will be $1,135 per short ton for the week of July 20.
SMU Steel Summit 2026: Who’s driving change—and what’s to come?
We’re just a few days away from initiating an official 30-day countdown until SMU Steel Summit 2026 in Atlanta.
US HR prices unchanged, imports vary slightly
SMU’s average price for domestic HR remained flat, holding firm for the past three weeks. In offshore markets last week, prices mainly moved higher.
SMU Steel Summit 2026: Networking starts now
Download the app today to start planning and networking before you arrive, and ensure you’re fully prepared to maximize every moment on site.
June service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply was down marginally in June, and lower for a sixth straight month. Shipping days of supply slipped to 44.5, according to SMU data.
Nucor aims for a $60/ton bump on plate prices, holds fuel surcharge
Nucor plans to increase plate prices by $60 per short ton (st) with the opening of its September order book. It will also maintain its previously announced fuel surcharge of $10/st effective on all shipments beginning August 1
Oregon Steel Mills aims to increase plate prices by $60/ton, again
Oregon Steel Mills is attempting to push spot plate prices up by at least $60 per short ton.
Nucor ups spot HR price by $5/ton
Nucor said its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coil will be $1,135 per short ton (st) for the week of July 13, up $5/st from last week.
SMU Steel Summit 2026: What are you waiting for?
The 16th annual SMU Steel Summit is bringing together the industry’s top voices to examine the trends shaping the market ahead.
Heating and cooling equipment shipments recovered in May
Total shipments of heating and cooling equipment improved 3% from April to May, according to recently released figures from AHRI.
US CR remains more expensive than most imports
Cold-rolled (CR) coil prices were unchanged in the US this week, while offshore prices varied, though mostly trended up.
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.
US prices hold firm, imports remain appealing
SMU’s average price for domestic HR was unchanged vs. last week. In offshore markets last week, while prices diverged, the dynamic between stateside and imported product varied little.
SSAB ups plate prices by $40/ton, again
SSAB Americas plans to increase plate prices by at least $40 per short ton (st), according to a letter sent to customers on Wednesday.
SMU scrap market survey results now available
SMU’s June ferrous scrap market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members. After logging in at steelmarketupdate.com, visit the pricing and analysis tab and look under the “survey results” section for “ferrous scrap survey” results. Past scrap survey results are also available under that selection. If you need help accessing the survey […]
AISI: Raw steel production ticks back up
Total US raw steel output recovered last week after declining in the three prior weeks, according to recent American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures.
Nucor holds spot HR price at $1,130/ton, again
Nucor said on Monday, July 6, that its hot-rolled coil consumer spot price will remain unchanged at $1,130 per short ton for the week.
Rig count pushes higher in US, eases in Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity in the US picked up over the past week, while drilling in Canada slowed, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig counts.
US prices move higher, imports drawing more attention
Imports from Europe are at parity with domestic hot rolled, while Southeast Asian products remain at a considerable discount. The result comes because a stateside rally coincides with faltering offshore prices.
Cliffs eyes Middletown investment, hurdles remain for Dearborn restart
Cleveland-Cliffs plans to upgrade its ironmaking process at Middletown Works, according to a permit filing with the Ohio EPA.