Michael Cowden is the Managing Editor for Steel Market Update, a publication focused on providing market intelligence and analysis for the steel industry. With a background in journalism and a deep understanding of the steel market, Michael's articles cover topics such as global steel output, market trends, industry events, and expert insights.
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By: Michael Cowden
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U.S. Steel aims to increase spot prices for all new orders of flat-rolled steel by at least $30 per short ton (st), according to an internal letter dated Thursday.
U.S. Steel plans to increase sheet prices by at least $30 per short ton (st). That’s something we haven’t seen for a while.
SSAB Americas plans to increase plate prices by at least $60 per short to (st), according to a letter to customers dated Thursday, Oct. 24.
By: Michael Cowden
Timna Tanners, managing director of equity research for Wolfe Research, will be the featured speaker on the next SMU Community Chat.
By: Michael Cowden
Timna Tanners, managing director of equity research for Wolfe Research, will be the featured speaker on the next SMU Community Chat.
By: Brett Linton, Michael Cowden
The political world might have been turned upside down last week, but the steel market has taken it in stride.
President-elect Donald Trump will officially retake the White House on Jan. 20. I’ve been getting questions about how his administration’s policies might reshape the steel industry and domestic manufacturing.
By: Brett Linton, Michael Cowden
SMU’s flat-rolled steel prices were mixed this week with slight declines across most products, and a modest increase in prices for cold-rolled coil.
By: Brett Linton, Michael Cowden
SMU’s flat-rolled steel prices were mixed this week with slight declines across most products and a modest increase in prices for cold-rolled coil.
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