The analytical service of “Metal Supply & Sales” Magazine continues publishing the “MSS-TM index” (Market Temperature). The value of this index is determined through expert surveys on a weekly basis. The previous week was shortened due to holidays, but sales during these days went well. First of all, it was related to rebar, but also in the problematic sector of hot-rolled products there were shifts for the better. Consumer demand was also quite active. In particular, most experts do not see ...

The analytical service of “Metal Supply & Sales” Magazine continues publishing the “MSS-TM index” (Market Temperature). The value of this index is determined through expert surveys on a weekly basis. The Russian market of steel products as a whole remains in the growth zone, but it is gradually cooling down, the reason for which is obviously a decrease in investment and economic activity. Sales and demand indicators so far show a decline only in the hot-rolled steel sector, but overall growth ...