U.S. scrap outlook bearish for October –04 October 2025

Scrap prices and sentiment in the U.S. are under pressure, with an expected ~3.6% MoM fall in scrap prices amid weak demand.
👉 Source: Fastmarkets

Ferrous scrap prices are expected to fall further in October, continuing September’s downward trend. The Trend Indicator slipped to 40.1, suggesting increased bearish sentiment across the market and pointing to a expected 3.6% month-on-month decline in scrap prices. This compares to a 2.6% drop recorded in the previous month.