Posts Tagged: ‘construction markets’

June ABI Down but Above 50 – Commercial/Industrial Index Highest Since December 2007

July 24, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-residential construction activity – fell to 51.6 in June after rebounding to 52.9 in May from April’s…

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May ABI Mixed Messages – Overall ABI Back Above 50; Commercial/Industrial Index Hits 3-Year Low

June 19, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-res construction activity – rebounded to 52.9 in May, after falling to 48.6 in April – the first time…

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Advance/Decliner Index Ticks Slightly Higher on Domestic Sheet Price Hike

May 30, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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Our Advance/Decliner Index rose slightly after hitting a one-year low last week  due solely to…

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April ABI Drops Below 50 for the First Time in Nearly a Year

May 22, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-residential construction activity – dropped below 50 to 48.6 in April, indicating…

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Advance/Decliner Drops to One-Year Low on Chinese-Driven Weakness

May 21, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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Our Advance/Decliner Index fell back to its one-year low after posting a nominal uptick the previous week. A sharp 5% drop in iron ore prices combined with news of…

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Advance/Decliner Index Remains Dismal; Ex-China Index Hits Four-Year Low

May 13, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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While our Advance/Decliner Index posted a nominal uptick, our Ex-China Index declined to a four-year low due to a combination of Chinese overcapacity being exported and…

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Gerdau (GGB) Surprises with Leading Rebar Price Increase; Stronger Spring Construction Demand Driving Potential Pick-up

April 8, 2013 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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In a surprise move, Gerdau North America is leading with a $10/ton price increase for rebar effective April 15, despite the $22/ton drop in April scrap prices, according to AMMmore

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November ABI Climbs to Five-Year High; Commercial/Industrial Breaks Above Key 50 Level

December 19, 2012 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-residential construction activity – broke the critical 50 mark for the fourth consecutive month …more

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September ABI Highest in Two Years – Multi-Family Residential Hits Highest Since December 2005

October 24, 2012 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-residential construction activity – rose for the fourth consecutive month in September, and for …more

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July ABI Index Rises but Remains Below 50; Billings Declining at a Slower Pace

August 22, 2012 Posted by Steel Market Intelligence

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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) ABI Index – a leading indicator of non-residential construction activity 9-12 months into the future – remained below 50 meaning …more

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