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  • China Iron and Steel Industry Performance: CY18 vs CY17

    China Iron and Steel Industry Performance: CY18 vs CY17

    This year Chinese steel market remained positive in terms of steel prices and steel output. Higher steel prices pushed mills to generate more output and earn higher profit margins. However sentiments weakened in Q4 CY18 with decline in prices and shrink in margins. USA tariffs combined with winter production cuts to curb pollution and excess…