September 3, 2021 Because the vast majority of zinc comes from a handful of countries, the market can be quite volatile. Things like a presidential election in Peru, a push for green energy in China, or a shortage of shipping containe [...]

August 6, 2021 The steel industry in the United States enjoys a high degree of protection from the government. High import tariffs mean that most of the steel used in construction is produced domestically. When there are massive shock [...]

June 24th, 2021 As of early June, the first nearby expiration for Western Spruce-Pine-Fir on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (delivery in mid-July) is showing some clear choppiness in the softwood price. While it has had a downward tr [...]

June 10, 2021 This year, the prices for cement are expected to increase by 3.2%, partially making up for the weak price growth of 2020. Producers have noted increases so far this year in various regions and hope to gain further tracti [...]