The Dodge Momentum Index October 2025: Understanding Commercial Planning Momentum and Its Impact on Construction Spending
The construction industry operates on a complex timeline where today's planning decisions directly translate into tomorrow's...
PMI vs. S&P PMI: Why Manufacturing Surveys Diverge and What It Means for Steel Prices and Industry Outlook
When supply chain executives, investors, and policymakers review monthly manufacturing data, they often encounter a confusing...
Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up For the 5th Consecutive Month
The September 2025 Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) delivered encouraging news for the nonresidential construction market, rising...
US Commerce Department Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Over 400 Products
The U.S. Commerce Department has dramatically expanded steel and aluminum tariffs to over 400 new product...
Brazil Pig Iron: Understanding the Global Impact of Trump’s Trade Policy Reversal
The U.S. government's last-minute exemption of Brazilian pig iron and iron ore pellets from a looming...
US Construction Outlook 2025: Tariffs, Recession Risks, and Sectoral Shifts
The US construction industry is facing a period of transition in 2025, with residential and nonresidential...
US Market Under Pressure: Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low as Steel Imports Fluctuate Amid Tariff Changes
The US market is currently navigating turbulent waters as consumer confidence plummets to concerning levels while...
Trump Announces 25% Auto Tariffs: A Comprehensive Analysis
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts not manufactured...
Trump’s “Liberation Day”: The April 2 Tariff Plan and Its Potential Economic Impact
President Trump's administration is set to unveil what could be the most significant trade policy of...
Steel Market Analysis 2025: Trends in Scrap Metal, Dodge Momentum Index, and Agricultural Equipment
The steel industry continues to experience significant developments across its major consuming sectors in early 2025,...
