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The latest on the economy's health and the markets driving the supply and demand of steel.

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AWMI Meets in Savannah for Annual Leadership Conference

01 December 2014 - The annual conference of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) was held 13–15 November 2014 in Savannah, Ga. The meeting provides an array of opportunities for members and conference attendees to touch upon each of AWMI’s cornerstones — educate, grow, network and mentor — by hearing from industry leaders, learning about the latest issues shaping the metals business, interacting with peers and exchanging ideas.

ArcelorMittal Europe Reports €125 Million Operating Profit for Q3 2014

27 November 2014 - ArcelorMittal Europe announced its results for the third quarter of 2014.

Markets on the Upswing: CRU 2014 North American Steel Conference

26 November 2014 - Each year, CRU holds its North American Steel Conference in Chicago, Ill., USA, featuring the latest updates from new and established market players, market and pricing forecasts, and the latest on the international trading front.

ArcelorMittal's Quarterly Results Show Considerable Improvement in Steel Business

25 November 2014 - ArcelorMittal announced results[1] for the three and nine month periods ended 30 September 2014.

Ryerson's Shipments Fall in Third Quarter

21 November 2014 - Ryerson Holding Corporation, a leading distributor and processor of metals, reported results for the third quarter of 2014.

Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Falls to Record Low

19 November 2014 - Chinese steel market participants expect steel demand to weaken further this year, with the outlook for new export orders dropping dramatically, according to the latest Platts China Steel Sentiment Index (Platts CSSI), which showed a headline reading of 25.61 out of a possible 100 points in November 2014.

Lower Demand for Steel Reduces Gerdau's Performance in Q3

17 November 2014 - Gerdau closed the third quarter of 2014 with a shipment volume of 4.6 million metric tons of steel, which is 4.5% lower compared to the same period last year.

Ternium: Steel Demand in U.S. & Mexico Remains Healthy

11 November 2014 - Ternium S.A. announced its results for the third quarter and first nine months ended 30 September 2014.

Konecranes Makes Apprenticeship Rally Cry

11 November 2014 - Leading lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, is aiming to make its voice heard when it comes to promoting the need for continued advancements in apprenticeship provision in the UK.

voestalpine’s Earnings Jump in First Half of Business Year

05 November 2014 - As it reported its earnings results, voestalpine said signs of a stabilizing or strengthening economy have faded, at least for Europe.

EUROFER Predicts Modest Strengthening Steel Demand in 2015 Despite Weakened Sentiment

05 November 2014 - Economic growth in the EU remained soft so far this year, with particularly a disappointing performance of the Euro area in the second quarter, EUROFER said in its Q3 market report. Exports were the key driver of growth rather than domestic demand.

AK Steel's Third Quarter Performance Exceeded Expectations

04 November 2014 - As it reported its third quarter results, AK Steel commented on its recent acquisition of Severstal Dearborn, as well as the expected impact of a fourth quarter blast furnace outage.

Northwest Pipe Sees Pressure from Line Pipe Imports

04 November 2014 - Northwest Pipe Co. announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2014.

Universal Stainless Has Positive Outlook for Its End Markets

31 October 2014 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. provided a short term outlook as it posted solid third quarter results.

CMC Reports Quarterly Earnings, Sees Continued Market Growth

31 October 2014 - As it reported its earnings for the quarter ended 31 August 2014, Commercial Metals Co. said that, while macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns remain, all indications suggest continued market growth in fiscal 2015.

Schnitzer Steel Reports Strong Quarterly Performance

30 October 2014 - Schnitzer Steel Industries said its fourth quarter improvement reflects its strong focus on executing productivity improvements and maximizing market opportunities in a still challenging environment.

U. S. Steel Reports Highest Segment Operating Results Since Q3 2008

29 October 2014 - While reporting its quarterly earnings results, U. S. Steel said progress on its Carnegie Way initiative has so far exceeded expectations in its multi-year journey.

SunCoke Reports Strong Q3 Operational Results

29 October 2014 - As it reported its third quarter earnings results, SunCoke Energy said it believes it can continue to sustain solid performance in its coke and coal logistics segments.

Cliffs Reports Q3 Earnings, Outlook for Remainder of 2014

29 October 2014 - As it reported its third quarter earnings, Cliffs Natural Resources said it expects domestic steel production and the corresponding demand for steelmaking raw materials to be supported directly by construction activity, energy extraction and motor vehicle production in the near term.

Reliance Pleased by Q3 Demand Growth Despite Seasonal Headwinds

28 October 2014 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2014.

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