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Core Report | October 30, 2026

Global steel production edged higher in September, with average daily output increasing approximately 2% from August. Chinese production rose 2% month-over-month despite soft domestic demand.

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Core Report | October 23, 2026

Domestic steel production rebounded sharply last week after sliding five out of the previous six weeks. U.S. mills produced an estimated 1,870k tons at an 80.9% utilization rate, up from 1,796k tons and a 77.8% rate previously.

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Core Report | October 9, 2026

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4% in September to 288.0, up from a downwardly revised 281.3 in August. Non-residential building planning was 3.7% above year ago levels.

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Core Report | September 25, 2026

A key leading indicator for non-residential construction spending held steady in August after a solid bump in July. The August Dodge Momentum Index came in at 282, down slightly from 283 in July and down from 294.7 last August.