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MEPS forecast World average carbon steel prices
Source: Steelguru- 08 Nov 2007
MEPS Said that "During the second half of next year overcapacity in the Chinese market is likely to temper transaction price gains in that area, resulting in a widening of the gap between average Eastern and Western values. This will almost certainly result in exports from
MEPS added that "A slight reduction in the MEPS World average long products price is expected over the next two months. This is due to seasonally lower demand in Europe and North America canceling out gains in
MEPS further added that "The first half of 2008 is forecast to be a period of significant gains in transaction figures. The anticipated hike in iron ore costs early next year should lead to a tightening of scrap availability and, as such, higher scrap prices. Rebar and Wire rod values are predicted to register the largest rises as demand from the construction sector in Europe and