🎙️ StaalX Construction & Steel Podcast | Episode #8
Welcome to Episode 8 of the StaalX Construction & Steel Podcast.
In this episode, we explore how the Federal Reserve is adapting to gaps in government data by turning to real-time private and AI-driven sources—and what this means for industries that depend on reliable information.
We also unpack how the steel market is responding to ongoing trade policy uncertainty, including the Supreme Court’s review of “Reciprocal Tariffs,” while construction remains a tale of two sides: a slowing Dodge Momentum Index but booming data center investment and a resilient job market.
đź’ˇ Key Insights
đź“Š The Fed is testing AI-powered data sources to guide policy during federal data disruptions.
⚖️ The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could redefine presidential trade authority.
🏗️ Despite a cooling index, construction is being buoyed by record data-center builds.
🧱 Section 232 tariffs continue to stabilize U.S. steel prices amid market volatility.
đź“Ś Topics Covered
• How AI and private-sector data are reshaping Fed decision-making
• The legal and market implications of the Reciprocal Tariffs case
• Why data-center construction is anchoring steel demand
• What mixed indicators mean for contractors entering 2026
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