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Amid the continued resilience of the US manufacturing sector, major steel producers are adjusting pricing strategies to keep pace with production costs and rising demand. Nucor Corporation increased its hot-rolled coil (HRC) spot price by $5 to reach $1,130 per short ton. This marks the twenty-third consecutive week of price increases by the company, a trend supported by robust domestic demand and a decline in global steel imports due to Section 232 tariffs.
This upward pricing trend occurs as market data reveals mixed signals in the industrial sector, with US Housing Starts dropping 15.4% in June according to official data, potentially impacting future structural steel consumption. Compared to peers, Nucor has maintained strong margins despite raw material volatility, while NUE stock settled near $243.83 per market data (close June 18, 2026).
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Sign InTraders should watch for support levels around $242.05, the recent low recorded prior to the June 18, 2026 close. Looking ahead, upcoming US Durable Goods Orders will be a key catalyst for industrial metal prices. Markets also remain attentive to any trade policy shifts that could influence imported steel flows and the overall supply-demand balance in the US domestic market.