Steel Products Prices North America

December 29, 2013
SMU Price Ranges & Indices: One Sideways & 3 Higher
Written by John Packard
Flat rolled steel prices remained range bound over the past few days due to the Holidays and most buyers being out of the office. At the same time, U.S. Steel, NLMK USA, Nucor and ArcelorMittal USA have all come out with new base price guidance for new orders. The expectation from most buyers is for prices to move sideways to slightly higher over the next 30 to 60 days. For that reason our SMU Price Momentum Indicator continues to point toward higher pricing.
Here is how we see prices this week:


