Category: Growth Markets

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January's AMU survey shows stabilizing lead times with growing product-level and role-based divergence, alongside a notable shift in perceptions of import competitiveness.

Early-2026 rail freight data show bulk commodities driving volume gains while primary metals, lumber and vehicle shipments lag, highlighting uneven demand signals across North American industrial markets.

January AMU survey results show firmer Midwest premium expectations, stabilizing UBC outlooks, and a split between recycler responses and those of producers, manufacturers, and traders.

“There's absolutely no doubt that aluminum will be a growth platform for us going forward,” said Mark Millett, co-founder, chairman & CEO of the Indiana-based steelmaker.

A weekly review of global political developments, market volatility and key macroeconomic data shaping equities, commodities, energy and trade heading into the week of Jan. 26.

Alcoa's full-year 2025 results show higher aluminum production yet lower shipments as the company outlines its 2026 outlook and capital posture.

Non-residential construction indicators show how planning and backlog shaped aluminum demand heading into 2026.

The move comes as pressure is increasing to keep scrap at home but US tariff exemptions have made exports more appealing.

A review of 2025 Airbus and Boeing aircraft deliveries, with context around production and supply-chain structure.