Steel prices, which had been on an upward trajectory since the COVID-19 pandemic, started softening late in the third quarter of 2021 as steel supply increased and lead times shortened. Ferrous scrap ...

Demand from both domestic and overseas buyers has contributed to modest upward price pressure on ferrous scrap grades in the U.S. While higher prices can be beneficial, scrap processors will be more ...

Iron ore prices have strengthened since bottoming out in September 2024, but the base metal faced headwinds in 2025 as tariff threats and investor uncertainty weighed on the market. Usage in steel ...

Sources suggest a market standoff between sellers who cannot lower their prices and buyers who cannot afford to pay more. Turkish mills have been ...