manufacturing PMI

Dow Hits Record 52,833 as Oil Falls to Pre-War Lows 7.5.26

U.S. raw steel production fell slightly to 1.842 million tons this week. That is down 0.5% from last week but still up 6.0% year to date. Capacity utilization held at 79.8%. The 50% tariff protection remains the structural foundation of domestic output. The slow-growth economy continues to be a modest...

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...