21.10.2014 - For Metals: The Prevailing Demand, Pricing Environment And Future Outlook
This year has been characterized by extreme volatility in the prices of both precious metals as well as metals used in industry. Broadly, metals have been characterized by subdued pricing environments this year and this has been reflected in the stock prices of companies in the metals and mining space. In this article we will take a closer look at the reasons for the prevailing demand and pricing environments for various metals, as well as the outlook for demand and pricing going forward. Steel: The principal consumers of steel products are the automotive, construction, appliance, machinery, equipment, infrastructure and transportation industries. The nature of business of these sectors is cyclical, with demand generally correlated with macroeconomic conditions. ..............................................Full Article: Source
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