In this episode, Nick shares his metal market predictions for 2026, focusing on the central tension facing the industry: whether demand weakens materially or pricing finally breaks under pressure.

The discussion moves beyond surface-level data to examine buyer psychology, purchasing patterns, inventory behavior, and the economic forces influencing the metal market. Rather than calling for a collapse or a surge, the episode outlines realistic scenarios and the triggers that could shift the balance.

In this holiday episode the guys grade Nick’s five metals-market predictions for 2025. They unpack what drove a split year around “Liberation Day” tariffs, why volatility dominated copper and energy, how inflation stayed sticky, what nickel’s cost curve is signaling, and why Chinese steel exports surprised to the upside even as U.S. imports fell. The show wraps with a grounded 2026 outlook for PMI, steel demand, aluminum restarts, and the risks that matter most heading into the new year. 

In this month’s Cup o Joe, hosts Mike Carrozzo and Nick Webb break down the economic crosswinds heading into year-end — inflation that just won’t ease, a softening jobs picture, and a Fed caught between the two.

Nick explains why tech’s “hyperscaling” has created wealth concentration unseen in decades, and how data centers are becoming a key driver of metals demand. Mike connects it all back to steel, aluminum, and real-world supply chain implications for manufacturers.

Also on the menu: a 40% jump in turkey prices, the Algoma exit, and why the aluminum market looks more like an alligator’s mouth than ever.

This October feels like October baseball — high stakes, long innings, and every pitch matters. Mike Carrozzo and Nick Webb break down the metals at bat: copper driving prices higher, carbon tightening supply on tariffs, stainless playing steady ball, and aluminum testing the strike zone with producers eyeing exits. Grab your peanuts and scorecards — it’s time for the metals playoffs. 

It’s kickoff time for football and for metal contract season! On this month’s Cup o Joe, Ryerson’s Pat Ford, GM of Global Accounts, breaks down how manufacturers are locking in supply and pricing strategies for the year ahead. From hedging and premium management to tapping into Ryerson’s bench of experts, Pat shares how global and program accounts are navigating negotiations. Nick Webb runs through the latest on tariffs, steel, stainless, aluminum, and nickel—plus what economic signals like PMI, interest rates, and industrial production mean for the metals playbook. 

Mexico is quickly becoming a critical link in North America’s manufacturing and supply chain network. In this episode of Cup o Joe, Nick Webb and Jason Pounders talk with Oscar Rivera, VP of Ryerson Mexico, about the trends driving nearshoring, the latest shifts in tariff policy, and how cross-border trade is impacting steel, aluminum, and other metals. 

In this special episode of Cup o Joe, hosts Mike Carrozzo and Nick Webb gather insights from Ryerson’s product and supply chain experts to break down findings from a new survey of 13 North American steel, aluminum, and stainless mills. While mill responses point to a broadly steady demand outlook, the panel digs deeper to uncover subtle shifts by material and market. Topics include idled carbon mill capacity, aluminum lead times and Midwest Premiums, stainless surcharge drivers, and what all of it means for metal buyers planning for 2026.

Guests include:

• Mark Gross on carbon steel
• Allison Jackson on aluminum
• Jim Reed on stainless steel

In this special July edition of Cup o Joe, hosts Mike Carrozzo and Nick Webb celebrate the season by connecting the dots between metals and the holidays. From Canada Day to the Fourth of July, they explore how industrial metals shape the world around us—from fireworks displays to market trends. 

Tune in as they break down the latest price movements, macroeconomic forces, and a few surprising metal facts perfect for your holiday trivia arsenal. Whether you’re squeezing in one last update before the long weekend or just curious about what’s driving the metalverse, this episode has you covered. 

In this episode of Cup o Joe, Mike and Nick tackle the evolving tariff landscape and what recent trade headlines could mean for metals markets. Then, they turn the mic to the voice of the customer, exploring how end-market demand is shaping up across industries. 

Special guest Russell Earls, Ryerson’s vertical market manager for Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor, joins the show to share what he’s hearing from the field and why optimism remains high in some key sectors. From planes to processors, it’s all on deck in this wide-ranging discussion. 

In this special edition of Cup o Joe, Nick breaks down the latest twists in the U.S.–China tariff saga and what it means for the metals market. After a surprise weekend announcement slashed tariffs on Chinese imports from as high as 145% back down to 10%, metal buyers are left wondering: is this a reprieve or just the calm before another storm?

He walks through the economic ripple effects—from falling volatility and rebounding metals prices to what this means for reshoring and near-term inflation. Plus, insights on how the U.K. trade deal may serve as a blueprint for what's next and what buyers should expect across aluminum, copper, nickel, and carbon steel.

Whether you’re watching for price shifts or supply chain shakeups, this is the quick-hit briefing you need to stay ahead.