As most listed steelmakers start announcing their Q2 and H1 financial results, market observers expect to notice overall that profitability has come under increasing pressure in the sector as a consequence of elevated iron ore prices coupled with under-pressure finished steel levels. 
 
Last week the first concrete report of …

During the first six months of this year, global HRC prices have been much more volatile than rebar levels. While this is not to be considered an anomaly in the market, the first part of this year has been characterised by sharp movements in the flats sector, mainly due to …

BOF-based producers are facing severe pressure due mainly to increasing raw material costs, with closures confirmed and threats of potential closures in several regions. The only solution may be to slow down and stop inefficient facilities, says the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association (Irepas) in its monthly market report.  …

The UK steel sector is facing ever greater uncertainty as a result of Brexit, according to various speakers at the Kallanish Europe Steel Markets 2019 in Amsterdam last week. Although this is unlikely to be resolved in the near future, the sector could also have an enormous opportunity, however, if it is …