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BENLEE’s Weekly Commodity, Scrap Metal and Economic Report: 5/11/26

U.S. raw steel production rose to 1.856 million tons this week. That is up 1.4% from last week and up 6.2% year to date. The 50% tariff protection continues to support domestic output. The economy is growing slowly but the tariff floor remains solid.

Oil Falls But...

Weekly Economic Report by BENLEE May 4th 2026

U.S. raw steel production fell to 1.83 million tons this week. That is down 1% from last week but still up 6% year to date. Capacity utilization came in at 79.3%. The 50% tariff protection continues to support output. The economy is growing slowly but the tariff floor remains firm. <h3...</h3...

Consumer Confidence Hits 78-Year Low as Oil Climbs

U.S. raw steel production rose to 1.848 million tons this week. That is up 0.3% from last week and up 5.8% year to date. Capacity utilization hit 80%. The 50% tariff protection continues to support output. The economy is growing slowly but steadily.

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Weekly Scrap Metal and Recycling Report By BENLEE April 20, 2026

U.S. raw steel production rose to 1.843 million tons this week. That is up 0.7% from last week and up 5.5% year to date. The capacity utilization rate was 79.8%. The 50% tariff protection continues to support output despite slow economic growth.

Oil Takes a Big Drop

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Oil Tops $111, the Dow Surges 1,300 Points & Jobs Surprise to the Upside: Recycling & Scrap Metal Report — April 6, 2026

U.S. raw steel production bounced back this week to 1.803 million tons — up 1.2% from last week and up 5% year to date. The 50% tariff protection continues to hold domestic output firm even as the broader economy expands at a modest pace.

Oil Crosses $111 — A Near 4-Year...