RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Flack Global Metal’s Reports and Analysis hub provides comprehensive insights from the Flack Capital Markets team into the dynamic ferrous industry, offering real-time, in-depth reports and analytical perspectives. Explore the latest trends, market intelligence, and strategic assessments to stay up-to-date and make informed decisions in the ever-evolving metals sector.

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Feb 14, 2025
Macro Report
This week showed that inflationary pressures are proving more persistent than previously anticipated. Coupled with a stronger-than-expected industrial production reading, these developments suggest the Federal Reserve will likely continue to pause the cutting cycle in the near term.
Feb 13, 2025
Fundamental Report
Import arrivals continue to indicate elevated levels, while domestic production, although still somewhat restrained, has resumed its upward trend. The global price has now remained stable for three consecutive weeks.
Feb 12, 2025
Macro Flash Report
January's CPI report exceeded market expectations, putting a pause on its once disinflationary trend. While this uptick in inflation can partly be attributed to seasonal and base effects, it has diminished the likelihood of more than one interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year.
Feb 11, 2025
Macro Flash Report
January data from the NFIB Small Business Survey showed a slight retreat in optimism, with rising uncertainty following a strong report in December. As seen in the chart below (red circles), the Uncertainty Index typically spikes during presidential elections and normalizes once results are solidified. However, the index has quickly rebounded, likely suggesting increased uncertainty around policy, as reflected in a decline in capital investment plans.
Feb 7, 2025
Macro Report
This week was packed with fascinating economic releases bridging the transition between the two administrations. Industrial data broadly came in better than expectations, while a flurry of labor market data and revisions put many of the questions around whether cracks were showing to rest.
Feb 5, 2025
Macro Flash Report
Auto sales disappointed in January, but the recent drawdown in inventories should lead to a temporary uptick in steel consumption from the sector. Affordability will continue to be a significant concern this year leading to fits and starts in auto sales.