Contributor: Stephanie Ritenbaugh

Stephanie Ritenbaugh

Stephanie is an experienced business journalist, holding a variety of positions for trade publications and newspapers, including covering shale development for Gas Business Briefing/Platts and for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Fed's move to slash interest rates is poised to boost scrap

Net growth in job creation correlates to increased steel consumption, and of course, more scrap demand, as recycled metals serve as the primary feedstock for steel production.

Week in review: An eerie calm, trade protectionism and more

A look at what happened last week to start your day.

Construction sector adds jobs, plans for stronger activity

“Owners and developers continued to prime the planning queue in August, ahead of next year’s anticipated stronger market conditions."

Week in review: Tough road through September

Market movements and economic highlights to start your week.

Week in Review - August 25, 2024

Powell confident inflation is dropping, labor issues on the rail line and more

The Week in Review- Metals face a critical juncture

Supply tightens as steel giant sounds the alarm: What's next for the metals market?

Infrastructure growth sparks recycled metals opportunity

Infrastructure surge fuels scrap metal demand amid sluggish residential construction

Week in review

August is just a few days away, and, despite the typical summer slowdown in the recycled metals market, there is plenty to watch in the coming week.

EU emissions regulations to drive more scrap demand

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was officially enacted May 17 by the European Commission.

Kaiser Aluminum to shutter Texas facility

Kaiser Aluminum said it does not anticipate closures at its other manufacturing sites.