Demand for Fortescue’s products has remained strong all year. This is the result of steel mill profitability as well as the consistent quality of delivered product and the low variability of Fortescue ores.
The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has launched new standards for producers that want to call their products “l(fā)ow carbon” is deciding exactly what “l(fā)ow carbon” means.
Spot activity for hot-rolled coil remains muted, limiting upside for primes and shred despite weak flows. Overall trend consensus remains little changed, up to 63% in August from 60% in July.