Building & Construction
October 14, 2025
Written by Greg Wittbecker
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) issued a report in September indicating auto loan delinquencies have risen to levels not seen since before the 2008 global financial crisis.
Next to housing and food, transportation is an essential component of consumer spending.
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will join SMU and AMU for a Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. ET.
Aluminum sheet lead times rose modestly in October, while broader supply indicators remained largely stable after September’s shift.
Texarkana Aluminum received ASI Performance Standard certification for its Texas rolling operations following a multiyear expansion of the facility.
IAPMO’s Systems Certification Body has issued the first certificates under the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s program for anodized aluminum.
Investor focus last week remained on the ongoing correlation between US treasury yields and oil prices, especially now that 10-year rates have reached fresh highs.
