May 2026 Market Informer

May 2026 Market Informer
  • U.S added 115,000 jobs in April, fueling cautious optimism about hiring
  • Private employers added 109,000 roles in April
  • Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
  • Key economic indicators 
  • Nvidia CEO says AI partnership with Corning will 'revitalize American manufacturing'
  • Will Iran war fuel nuclear reactor construction
  • The AI memory tax: Every manufacturer will pay for the AI boom
  • Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs
  • U.S. trade gap widens in March as AI spending boosts imports
  • The bottom is near for global steel
  • UPM Focus: UPM Space Materials and Applications
  • UPM Focus: Precision Rerolled Strip Applications