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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Nonfarm payrolls declined 92,000 in February Nonfarm payrolls declined 92,000 in February after solid growth in January. Private sector payrolls fells by 86,000[...]
Cutting tools ordered up 17.1% year-over-year Cutting tools ordered up 17.1% year-over-year. Manufacturers ordered $215 million worth of cutting tools to close [...]
Empire State business activity rose modestly in January Empire State business activity rose modestly in January, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yo[...]
Dow Industrials close above 50,000 for the first time Dow Industrials close above 50,000 for the first time. Last Friday the Dow Industrials powered ahead some [...]
Manufacturing expanded January 2026 first time in 12 months Manufacturing expanded January 2026 according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). In its M[...]
Biggest durable goods orders in six months The biggest durable goods orders in six months increased this month, largely as a reflection of the surge in civilian[...]
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