I hope this update finds you riding the wave of success! 🏄♂️ In this month's edition, we're diving deep into the red-hot trends steering the steel and scrap metal industry. Get ready for a rollercoaster of market madness, where every dip and surge tells a tale of opportunity!
📊 Mastering Market Trends: Month-to-Month Analysis 📈
🐃 Bull Case 🚀
- SP500 teeters on the brink of all-time highs, and optimism reigns as the Fed battles inflation. 📈🐂
- Iron ore surges from 130.60 to 136.07 per ton, marking an impressive 4.2% uptick. 💰📈
- Pig iron follows suit, catapulting $449.50 to $472.50 per ton, showcasing a robust 5.1% increase. 📊📈
- Flat steel utilization rates in the US maintain month-over-month stability, with a year-on-year growth of 3.1%. 🇺🇸📈
- HRC futures skyrockets, ascending by 1,044 to reach $1,155 per ton, an impressive 10.6% surge. 🔥📈
- 80:20 HMS impressively escalates by $410.48 to reach $430.30 per ton, marking a notable 4.8% uptrend. 📈🔝
🐻 Bear Case 📉
- The indicative curve of HRC future market projects a downturn in the coming months, with January at $1,155 compared to April's $930 per ton, reflecting a substantial 19.5% decline. 📉🐻
- Unusual warm weather in the Midwest leads to increased scrap flows, a deviation from typical seasonal patterns. 🌡️🔄
📌 Noteworthy Observations 🧐
- The Turkey Rebar to scrap spread suggests that without robust rebar demand, it's challenging for scrap prices to ascend significantly. Additionally, the busheling futures market hints at a cooling in overall market settlement throughout the month. 🔄💡
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