Archive for October 29th, 2007
MEPS North American Steel Prices
As predicted, the MEPS North American Average Hot Rolled Coil transaction figure climbed upwards this month. The inventory drawdown is all but complete, which prompted buyers to return to the market. Further increases are forecast as buying activity picks up into the New Year.
The MEPS North American Average Cold Rolled Coil transaction value also moved [...]
Posted: October 29th, 2007 under Steel News.
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EU steel companies to seek tariffs on China imports - report
European steel producers including ThyssenKrupp AG and ArcelorMittal will today ask European Union trade officials to apply punitive tariffs on Chinese steel imports, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
It would take at least 10 months for the EU to apply tariffs, but trade officials in Brussels appear to be sympathetic, the [...]
Posted: October 29th, 2007 under Steel News.
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