📰🎧 ▶️ In This Episode
We break down the latest market reports shaping the U.S. and North American steel market as of 1/28/2026. We explain why consumer confidence just fell to its lowest level since 2014, what October construction spending says about the real economy and steel consumption, why the Architecture Billings Index is still contracting even as backlogs hold up, and how a softer light vehicle assembly rate affects flat-rolled demand. We close with practical guidance for mills, service centers, and steel buyers on how to use these indicators to anticipate price swings and manage risk in 2026
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