Commodity Update – September 2026
Suppliers started the month with price increases on steel and PVC product categories driven by demand for hyperscale projects.
Commodity Update – August 2026
Aluminum’s onshoring efforts face key challenges, while supply woes in Chile and Peru add pressure to global copper market.
Commodity Update – July 2026
Plus, traders await for a possible tariff on refined copper, aluminum suppliers face rising costs and lead times extend for some steel and PVC products.
Commodity Update – June 2026
Demand from data centers and electrification continues to push copper, steel and PVC prices, while aluminum faces ongoing supply disruptions tied to Middle East conflict and China production concerns.
Commodity Update – May 2026
The copper market remains volatile following record price highs in January; aluminum and PVC markets continue to face supply shocks tied to geopolitical conflict.
Commodity Update – April 2026
Global demand for electrification brings record copper prices past price ceiling, and U.S. steel shipments rose year over year in February.
Commodity Update – March 2026
Copper hits new highs despite current supply surplus, aluminum climbs amid Middle East conflicts, and steel and PVC see demand-driven price increases.
Commodity Update – February 2026
The regional price of U.S. aluminum more than doubles since the start of its tariff. And the Fed voted to keep rates steady, stabilizing the U.S. dollar.
Commodity Update – January 2026
Strong demand and supply constraints push copper and aluminum prices higher, while steel and PVC markets face new dynamics.
Commodity Update – December 2025
Copper miners and smelters negotiate fees, U.S. aluminum faces high energy costs, steelmakers cut jobs and PVC suppliers push for price hikes.