March survey aluminum market chatter
Survey responses show demand at a reduced level, with buying ahead, tightening supply, and limited imports shaping market activity.
Tag: Overall demand
GM to invest $40 million to expand Toledo transmission plant capacity
GM will invest $40 million in Toledo Propulsion Systems to expand capacity and add a new transmission variant.
Our take on Wednesday's Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve held rates steady while modestly raising inflation and growth projections, highlighting uncertainty tied to geopolitics and tariffs.
Linamar's Welland gigacasting project highlights Tier 1 risk in a weakening EV market
Linamar's Welland gigacasting project illustrates how shifting EV demand and policy changes can expose Tier 1 suppliers to investment timing risk.
Steel Dynamics issues Q1'26 guidance, flags aluminum ramp and higher working capital
Steel Dynamics issued first-quarter 2026 guidance, citing higher working capital tied to its aluminum ramp as the segment begins generating EBITDA.
The Iran conflict's impact on demand, prices
Aluminum markets remain in flux as the US-Israeli attack on Iran enters its second week.
Hydro's primary aluminum stability contrasts with softer extrusion demand
Hydro reported steady primary aluminum output and forward price visibility, while North American extrusion volumes reflected ongoing end-market softness.
Tampa Steel Conference: Steel grades reallocate as aluminum holds ground in auto design
Emissions rules, production limits and material substitution are reshaping steel and aluminum use in North American vehicles.
LS Cable expands US medium-voltage capacity
LS Cable's $50 million Tarboro expansion adds medium-voltage CCV capacity.
Canada's next steps in aluminum
Canada is repositioning its aluminum exports toward Europe and Mexico as US tariffs raise costs, strain downstream demand and reshape trade flows.