Merchant Bar Price Trend Q1 2026: Global Market Recovery, Regional Performance, and Future Outlook The Merchant Bar Price Trend during the first quarter of 2026 reflected a mixed but gradually improving market environment across major steel-producing regions. While some countries continued to face pressure from weak construction activity and cautious industrial demand, others experienced moderate price recovery supported by tighter supply, rising raw material costs, and improved infrastructure spending. Read More: https://www.price-watch.ai/merchant-bar-prices/