Week in review: An eerie calm, trade protectionism and more
A look at what happened last week to start your day.
Contributor: Stephanie Ritenbaugh
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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."
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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.
Fed holds rates, metals markets largely hold steady
"Metals had a positive reaction in light of this Fed move, but I think it's kind of a one-off."