In this podcast, global director of steel, Francis Browne, and European markets editor, Julien Hall of Platts Steel Markets Daily, discuss the impact of ArcelorMittal's announced increase in the base price for hot-rolled coil (HRC); the reaction of the steel market to the this reassessment in ArcelorMittal's steel pricing; and examine the knock on effect of a sharp rise of scrap prices in recent months.
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Created: May 15, 2008