He also points out that the deal comes at a weak point in the steel sheet market cycle.

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Steelmakers were announcing price increases to try to reverse the trend.

The import price for steel billet in the United Arab Emirates has narrowed over the past week.

Nickel price trend on October 9th

Buyers were reluctant to book large tonnages before prices hit a market bottom and end-user demand begins to improve.

COKING COAL on Tuesday: Chinese buyers mildly bullish but market still muted.