Via Metal Miner The Construction MMI Monthly Metals Index held its sideways trend, dropping by a slight 1.09%. Despite a torrent of construction news, the index didn't budge much month-over-month and had a minimal reaction to recent interest rate drops. The Fed will likely need to drop interest rates more aggressively for the construction index to display any type of significant reaction to this macroeconomic price driver.
construction industry relies heavily on metals like aluminum and steel for various applications, including structural components, wiring and plumbing. Rising global prices for aluminum and copper will likely elevate material costs for U.S. construction projects, potentially leading to higher overall project expenses. If steel prices also rise due to increased demand or shifts in global supply chains, the financial impact on the construction sector could be more pronounced.