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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Chicago Business Barometer improved in October Chicago Business Barometer improved 3.2 points to 43.8 in October. The index is now back above the 2025 average o[...]
CPI came in at .3 percent in October CPI came in at .3 percent in October from .4 percent in September. The Consumer Price Index was a higher forecast (2.9%) bu[...]
General business conditions index climbed 19 points General business conditions index climbed 19 points, per the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Empire State M[...]
Adjusted YTD raw steel production up from a year ago Adjusted YTD steel production up through October 4, 2025 which was 68,498,000 net tons at an ACUR of 77.1 p[...]
Broader business conditions worsened in October Broader business conditions worsened somewhat this month is the perception. Outlooks were stable, with the compa[...]
New home sales jumped during August New home sales jumped and surprised to the upside, jumping 20.5% during August. The surge reflects slightly lower mortgage r[...]
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