Building & Construction
October 3, 2025
Written by Greg Wittbecker
The big question we are all trying to answer is: If and when will demand for aluminum take a hit as a result of the tariffs?
Naturally, we are watching the familiar macro data sets. Closer to home, monthly shipment data from the Aluminum Association is closely followed.
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.
