Steel's August stumble
Is the recycled metals market heading for a September slump?
Section: News
The week in review and what to watch in the days ahead
Steel mills enter the August market. Non-ferrous looks to September.
August prices, Great Lakes region
The mills collectively stuck with sideways pricing
AISI: Raw steel production slips for second week
Year-to-date production stands at 52,421,000 st at a capability utilization rate of 76.5%.
Contract season is on the horizon
ADI is coming to the market as early as September to start the big buying season-- the one the UBC market was waiting for before pricing themselves.
Meir: Markets, commodities and the outlook for August
As of this writing Monday, Aug. 5, the markets are experiencing upheaval and the jury is out as to when/how all the current turmoil is going to play out.
Buy week alert: Ferrous scrap prices poised for August gains
As always, scrap prices are reliant mainly on the demand for finished steel. Demand has been down this year and so have prices for ferrous scrap.
Bringing together two family-owned businesses
Gary Chandler will be the new head of the merged entities.
Alter and Andersen merger
The merger gives Alter access to new markets in Colorado. Andersen now has access to capital with which they can continue their growth.
Week in review and the foggy look ahead
Economic indicators suggest we continue to err on the side of caution.