A View from the Top
Summit Steel President Ross Bushman offers a weekly summary of data and observations regarding the metals industry news, market conditions and their global and domestic impact.
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September 2025
Manufacturing output expanded
Manufacturing output expanded Manufacturi[...]
New orders are higher than a year ago
New orders higher than a year ago New ord[...]
Most ISM components rose in August
Most ISM components rose Most ISM compone[...]
August 2025
A new steel age
A new steel age A new steel age: America[...]
Firms expect growth over the next six months
Firms expect growth over the next six mon[...]
Inflation held stead
Inflation held steady Inflation held stea[...]
July 2025
Economists expect stronger growth and job creation
Economists expect stronger growth and job[...]
June 2025
Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated in June
Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated in[...]
Industrial production fell more than expected in May
Industrial production fell more than expe[...]
May 2025
Chicago Business Barometer Slipped in April
Chicago Business Barometer Slipped in Apr[...]
CFNAI decreased in April
CFNAI decreased in April CFNAI decreased [...]
CPI-U increased 0.2%
CPI-U increased 0.2% The Consumer Price I[...]
Interest rates unchanged
Interest rates unchanged Interest rates u[...]
Third straight month decline in manufacturing activity
Third straight month decline in manufactu[...]
