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Steel
Unemployed steelworker is back in a job
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 14, 2013
One small economic data point: a steelworker in the Midwest, back on the job.
ArcelorMittal announces quarterly loss of $345 million
by
Amy Scott
May 9, 2013
European steel giant ArcelorMittal announces its quarterly results today at a time when the global steel industry faces substantial challenges.
America's energy boom revives Ohio's steel industry
by
Scott Tong
Oct 23, 2012
Every fracking well requires miles of pipe. The result is new investment in Ohio steel mills -- which also benefit from cheap natural gas for fuel.
Ford looks to lighten its pickup trucks
Jul 27, 2012
Ford reportedly plans to swap aluminum for much of the steel in its F-150 pickup truck. Will the gamble for fuel efficiency fly with customers?
China braces for slower GDP growth
by
Rob Schmitz
Jul 12, 2012
For the past few years, China has had much higher economic growth rates than we're seeing in the U.S. But when China releases its latest GDP figures tomorrow, forecasters are expecting the worst growth in three years.