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šŸ”„ Metal Market Trend Updates! šŸ”„

I trust this update finds you well and thriving. šŸŒŸ In this monthā€™s edition, we delve into the dynamic trends shaping the steel and scrap metal industry. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride through market fluctuations, where each dip and surge reveals a compelling narrative of opportunity.

šŸ“Š Month-to-Month AnalysisĀ šŸ“ˆ


šŸ“ˆ Bull CaseĀ šŸš€

  • šŸ”„ Crude Steel Production: Still going strong at 78.1%, marking the second-highest week of the year (up by 1.9%).


šŸ“‰ Bear CaseĀ šŸ»

  • Consumer Confidence: A dip of 8 points, from 77.2 to 69.1 (a decrease of 10.5%).

  • ā³ HRC Lead Times: Stagnant at 3-4 weeks.

  • šŸ“‰ HRC May Futures: Slipped from $810 to $760.00 in May (a decrease of 6.2%).

  • šŸŒ Steel Imports: Up by 11.3% in April compared to March. šŸŒŽ

  • Copper Prices: A rollercoaster rideā€”from $4.55, all the way up to $5.11, and then down to $4.61 in May.

  • šŸ“‰ Turkey 80/20 HMS: A slight decrease from $384.00/MT to $379.50/MT (a decrease of 1.2%).


šŸ“ŒĀ Noteworthy ObservationsĀ šŸ§


  • Buyer Pressure: Worthington Steel Flat Rolling Processing notes that buyers are feeling the heat on steel pricing. However, not all mills share the same sentiment.

  • šŸ“Š Nucorā€™s Move: Nucor raised its Consumer Spot Price to $780 per ton for the second consecutive week.

  • Analyst Projections: Analysts predict a price range of $750-$760 per ton for hot roll coil, but buyers still see opportunities for deals.

  • šŸ•°ļø Lead Times: Keep an eye on lead times. Despite expectations of shorter lead times due to June production challenges, more mills are likely operating into July for hot roll.

  • šŸ“† July Outlook: July is expected to be a strong booking month for mills, with contract prices resetting quarterly and monthly at improved levels. šŸ’¼

  • šŸ”‘ Spot Buyers: Speculation suggests that steel prices may have bottomed out, and spot buyers returning to the market could boost mill order books. However, available deals seem limited.


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