Archives: Data Tools

On the first Friday of each month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the employment data for the previous month. At SMU we track the job creation numbers by many different categories.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index ® (CCI) is a barometer of the health of the U.S. economy from the perspective of the consumer.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) data are helpful in monitoring the competitive price of steel and steel products against competing materials and products.

Monitor iron ore, coking coal, pig iron, scrap, zinc, and aluminum costs with insights and summary tables.

Key Market Indicators is designed to give a quarterly overview of indicators affecting the steel market including General Economy, SMU Indices, Long Product Steel, Flat Rolled Steel, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Explore combined economic and industry metrics that summarize essential data and price indices relevant to the steel market.

The Chicago Business Barometer provides a monthly snapshot of U.S. economic activity as seen by a survey panel of local purchasing and supply management professionals.

The following charts show monthly U.S. raw steel production data released by the American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI).

SMU surveys key data providers each month to gather the latest information on steel sheet and plate inventories.

Track active steel trade cases, including antidumping, countervailing duties, and TRQs, with key dates and statuses.

Flat-rolled capacity is growing through large-scale investments in slab, sheet, and plate production.

SMU tracks North American steel mill price increase announcements on flat rolled and plate steel products.

SMU tracks North American steel mill price increase announcements on flat rolled and plate steel products.

Monitor short-term demand trends using SMU’s biweekly Diffusion Index. It compares demand and lead times and often leads lead-time changes.

Track steel demand across the supply chain and whether buyers report it as improving, steady, or declining.

We survey active steel buyers on pricing plans for domestic sheet and plate; results reveal shifting spot trends.

Track how steel buyers and sellers feel about their company’s prospects today and in the next 3-6 months.

Active steel buyers are surveyed on lead times for hot-rolled, cold-rolled, galvanized, Galvalume, and plate steels. Members can track spot pricing trends and explore current and historical data.

Active steel buyers provide sheet and plate mill lead times. Members can track pricing trends and explore historical data.