June PPI data reveals margin pressure mounting in aluminum's midstream market

June’s Producer Price Index (PPI) data revealed that secondary aluminum logged the most significant price increases across the aluminum complex, standing out in an otherwise steady month for many mid- and downstream categories.

The sharp 3.6% month-over-month jump in secondary aluminum was the steepest sequential gain among all aluminum line items, bringing its year-over-year increase to 7.6%.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.