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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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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...