Detroit scrap market said set to rise

Jul 31, 2012 | 04:32 PM | Sean Davidson

Tags  ferrous scrap, scrap prices, Sean Davidson

NEW YORK — Early indications suggest that the ferrous scrap market in Detroit is poised for a big price recovery in August, sources told AMM Tuesday.

Market participants on both sides of the trade said they expect prime and shredded scrap prices in Detroit to rebound by between $50 and $75 per gross ton when the market settles later this week.

"It won’t surprise me if consumers give back the whole $50 plus something," said a source, referring to the down-$50 market in July.....





Latest Pricing Trends

Poll

What is causing the most weakness to the U.S. metals industry?

Imports
Stagnant non-residential construction demand
Sequestration and government cuts
Global uncertainty, particularly in Europe
Too many suppliers chasing too few orders


View previous results

AMM Events