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May 15, 2026
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2 min read
HRC CSP just hit $1,080 and Steel Dynamics is raising coating extras 11% in July. The framework members are using to decide whether to buy now, wait it out, or hedge - full breakdown inside.
May 13, 2026
14 min read
The Procurement Decision Framework | When to Buy, Wait, or Hedge | A practical examination of how steel buyers translate market signals into procurement postures using current 2026 data, the three-question test, and the case for selective hedging in volatile markets.
May 11, 2026
11 min read
Why firm costs, disciplined supply, and concentrated demand are reshaping the next move in steel pricing
May 8, 2026
New steel forecasting model, HRC firms at $1,070, EU auto trade war escalates with proposed 25% tariffs, and Commerce opens dumping probes on Tin Mill imports. Explore the framework members are using to navigate it all.
May 6, 2026
What steel buyers used to track, what they must track now, and the seven signals separating informed buyers from reactive ones.
May 4, 2026
A focused breakdown of why hot-rolled coil keeps grinding higher, what manufacturing data, the Iran conflict, and Section 232 enforcement mean for procurement, and how buyers can navigate a market where waiting may cost more than acting.
May 1, 2026
HRC prices climb to $1,065/ton as U.S. Steel announces a massive $1.9B DRI plant at Big River Steel, and Cleveland-Cliffs rolls out Palantir AI tech. Catch the latest steel market moves, ITC duty decisions, and industry insights in this week's newsletter.
Apr 28, 2026
15 min read
We explore how AI and robotics are transforming steelmaking from the inside out, from predictive maintenance and computer vision to robotic casting, autonomous transporters, digital twins, and generative AI.
Apr 27, 2026
13 min read
The latest steel price trends, including hot rolled coil pricing, U.S. production, steel imports, raw material costs and more
Apr 24, 2026
HRC tops $1,055 amid $4M Panama fees, 407% NOES duties, China RE -11.2%. Buyer tactics for volatile pricing and more.
Apr 22, 2026
10 min read
In this episode, we break down practical ways to control costs in a volatile market. You will learn various tools that can help protect margin and reduce risk.
