Focus on demand: Recreational vehicles as a bellwether for consumer spending
Although not large by overall industry metrics, the RV market is a barometer of consumer sentiment for discretional durable goods.
Although not large by overall industry metrics, the RV market is a barometer of consumer sentiment for discretional durable goods.
When we last reported on Chinese trade, the numbers showed a strong performance for September. Two months later, we see more growth. China shrugged off disappointing October exports of $305.4 billion to record November exports of $330.3 billion, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs. That was a 5.9% rise over October […]
Industry respondents overwhelmingly expect UBC prices to remain stable in the current month, even as Class scrap and Midwest premium expectations point in different directions.
Production metrics can gauge whether there are more premium shocks in our future.
This AMU Explainer breaks down how LME open interest works and how it can help you interpret shifts in market sentiment and price direction.
Hoover Treated Wood Products is entering the aluminum-cladding market through its acquisition of Arconic's AAP LLC operation in Eastman, Ga., adding ACM production to its portfolio while Arconic retains its Kawneer building-system assets.
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
Scrap discounts remain exceptionally wide to the Midwest transaction price. Some seasonal tightness may occur, but still affords rolling mills and extruders excellent earnings potential.
The Aluminum Market Update staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Aluminum Market Chatter from survey respondents.