Merchant bar and small section prices in the US

Domestic merchant bar transaction prices for September 2006 will remain at August levels as follows:

ASTM A36/A6

Angles
2 x 2 x 1/4":  $30.35 cwt. ($669 /mt or $607 /nt)

Flat Bars
3/16 x 2":     $38.05 cwt ($839 /mt or $761 /nt)
1/2 x 4":      $30.55 cwt. ($674 /mt or $611 /nt)

Square Bar
1":            $32.30 cwt. ($712 /mt or $646 /nt)

Round Bar
1":            $31.75 cwt. ($700 /mt or $635 /nt)

Channels
3" x 3.5:      $32.30 cwt. ($712 /mt or $646 /nt)

July RMS: $5.80 cwt. ($128 /mt or $116 /nt) August RMS: $5.80 cwt. ($128 /mt or $116 /nt) September RMS: $3.65 cwt. ($80 /mt or $73 /nt)