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May 6, 2026
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14 min read
What steel buyers used to track, what they must track now, and the seven signals separating informed buyers from reactive ones.
May 4, 2026
11 min read
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
2 min read
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.
Apr 20, 2026
HRC Hits $1,055, Production Surges, and Tariffs Tighten | A breakdown of the latest U.S. steel price trends including the April HRC increase, rising mill utilization, softer flat-rolled imports,
Apr 17, 2026
Inside: HRC surges to $1,045 amid raw material hikes and Section 232 tweaks. Importance of relationship selling in steel. Plus: EU tariff doubles, China output drops, U.S. tin mill probe.
Apr 15, 2026
21 min read
Steel Sales in the Digital Age | How trust‐based selling survives automation and market disruption | How steel producers and distributors balance AI‐driven procurement with the enduring power of human relationships in a cyclical, technical commodity market.
Apr 13, 2026
20 min read
An in-depth discussion on HRC pricing trends, raw material cost dynamics, and what Section 232 changes mean for domestic buyers heading into mid-year
