Market Intelligence

Steel Market Insights

Track key steel, scrap, manufacturing, and industrial indicators alongside curated industry headlines. Data is sourced from FRED and selected steel industry RSS feeds.

Last updated: August 29, 2026 12:33 pm

Current Market Snapshot

Latest available FRED readings with month-over-month movement.

Steel Mill Products PPI
374.203
+14.13 / +3.92% vs Jun 2026
Latest: Jul 2026 – FRED WPU1017
Hot-Rolled Bars, Plates & Structural Shapes
309.055
+7.37 / +2.44% vs Jun 2026
Latest: Jul 2026 – FRED PCU3311103311107
Iron and Steel PPI
374.100
+8.87 / +2.43% vs Jun 2026
Latest: Jul 2026 – FRED WPU101
Iron and Steel Scrap PPI
303.087
-57.80 / -16.02% vs Jan 2022
Latest: Feb 2022 – FRED WPU101703
Industrial Production: Primary Metals
113.285
-4.17 / -3.55% vs Jun 2026
Latest: Jul 2026 – FRED IPG3311A2N
Industrial Production: Motor Vehicles & Parts
109.678
-2.40 / -2.14% vs Jun 2026
Latest: Jul 2026 – FRED IPG3361T3S

Industry News

Recent headlines from selected steel and metals industry sources.

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