Global forces test resilience of recycled metals and steel markets
Will the recent labor contract deal help stabilize recycled metals amidst rising export pressures?
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Construction sector adds jobs while spending eases
Construction jobs were one of the drivers in the overall employment rate during the month.
The future of recycled aluminum: U.S. securing metals and the auto industry’s shift
Recycled aluminum isn’t a possible alternative resource, it’s now at the heart of the metal's economy.
RMU survey results: The industry remains in a state of uncertainty
September is historically an active contract execution month; but this year the market paused amid uncertainty.
LME Week topics: China's big move and the changing aluminum market
The sustainability push is real, but it comes with a price.
Rapid rebound: Ferrous scrap export prices soar
With prices surging amid global uncertainties and renewed Turkish demand, it hints at a potential shift for the months ahead.
Leibowitz: Thorny issues remain as ILA-USMX talks kicked into 2025
But the issues that gave rise to the strike remain.
Week in Review: Strike averted, job growth, September metrics and more
Recycled metals highlights as we close out the week.
Ports strike over as longshoremen reach tentative pact with employers
The move ends a strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports that began on Tuesday and that had threatened significant supply-chain disruptions.
Navigating tough markets ahead
Poor pricing of steel, scrap and other materials weigh on the trading psyche.