SMU Data and Models
March 16, 2018
BLS Data Shows Steel Doing Well vs. Competitive Materials
Written by Peter Wright
The competitive position of steel and steel products has improved in the last few months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.
In the past, we have reported the producer price indexes of steel and some competing products on a quarterly basis. This month, we have revamped and expanded our report to provide subscribers with a much wider view of sheet steel, aluminum, plastic and downstream products such as beverage cans, metal buildings and pipe, along with a comparison of truck and rail transportation. We think this expanded analysis will be timely as the downstream effects of the Section 232 legislation become apparent.
