SMU Survey: Continued optimism in Buyer Sentiment Indices
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices were once again strongly optimistic this week, based on responses collected from steel executives in our latest market survey.
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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 Survey: Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices stay optimistic
Both Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices continue to indicate that steel buyers are confident in their companies’ prospects today, as well as in the months ahead.
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 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.
SMU Survey: Sentiment Indices show buyers remain optimistic
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices remained strongly optimistic this week and continue to indicate that buyers are confident in their companies’ prospects.
SMU Survey: Current, Future Sentiment Indices slip
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices edged down this week, according to our most recent survey data.
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.
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.
SMU Survey: Sentiment Indices reflect continued optimism
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices remained in strongly optimistic territory this week, based on responses from steel executives in our latest market survey.
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.
SMU Survey: Buyer Sentiment Indices remain in optimistic territory
Steel buyers remain highly optimistic about their businesses’ chances of success today and in the near future, according to SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices.
SMU flat-rolled market survey results now available
MU’s latest steel buyers market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
SMU Survey: Steel Buyers' Sentiment Indices tick up
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices have both inched up, according to our most recent survey data.
SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment Indices strengthen
Steel buyers remain highly optimistic for their businesses’ chances for current and future success, according to SMU’s latest Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices.
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.
SMU Survey: Buyers' Sentiment Indices inch higher as market remains optimistic
Steel buyers remain optimistic for their current and future business prospects, though not as strong as they did one year ago.
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.
AMU: Aluminum survey shows lead times extending as undersupply expectations rise
February survey results showed notable shifts across measured lead times and sentiment.
SMU Survey: Buyers' sentiment remains upbeat
SMU's Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices continue to show that steel buyers are optimistic for their businesses’ chances of success.
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.
SMU Steel Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment Indices slip but still indicate optimism
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices both edged lower this week following the multi-month highs set in mid-January.
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. After logging in at steelmarketupdate.com, visit the pricing and analysis tab and look under the “survey results” section for “latest survey results.” Past survey results are also available under that selection. If you need help accessing the survey results, or if […]
Metalforming market sentiment improves in January: PMA
Metalforming manufacturers anticipate strong near-term economic conditions that will give way to increasing orders, according to the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report for January 2026.
SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment Indices indicate optimism
SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices both increased this week to multi-month highs
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.
SMU Survey: Current Buyers' Sentiment jumps, Future Sentiment slips
The Current SMU Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Index has rebounded from our previous market check in December. However, Future Buyers’ Sentiment has edged down, according to our latest survey data.
SMU Survey: Buyers’ Sentiment slips, future outlook hits 9-month high
The latest SMU’s Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Indices showed mixed results.
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.
SMU Survey: Current, Future Sentiment Indices log increases
SMU’s Current Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Index improved this week as Future Sentiment inched up as well, according to our most recent survey data.