Morning Ferrous Markets
Market Overview
In the United States, US HRC prices saw notable declines, particularly in the February-25 contract, which fell by 3.46% to $780 per short ton. Other significant decreases include the October-24 and September-24 contracts, down by 2.88% and 2.76%, respectively. The most oversold contracts are for September-24, August-24, and June-24, indicating bearish sentiment. Despite these declines, the June-24 contract noted some upward movement, trading at $720 per short ton, suggesting cautious optimism. In Europe, Turkish steel scrap prices remain unchanged today but are down 1.5 USD/MT, or 0.39%, over the past five sessions. Market activity has been steady, with an average daily volume traded of 46,938 metric tons. In Asia, iron ore headed for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, dropping below $105 a ton in Singapore due to concerns about China's property market and ample global mine supplies. Despite recent Chinese steel output recovery and strong exports, iron ore prices have been pressured by high port inventories and robust supply flows from Australia’s Port Hedland. The market outlook remains complex and varied across these regions.
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North American (US) HRC Steel Market
US HRC prices continued to experience significant declines, with the February-25 contract seeing the most substantial drop of 3.42%, settling at $820 per short ton. January-25 and April-25 contracts also saw notable decreases of 3.21% and 2.6%, respectively, indicating persistent bearish sentiment in the market. The most oversold contracts are for August-24, September-24, and January-25, reflecting ongoing market pressure. Despite these declines, the June-24 contract shows some resilience, trading at $720 per short ton, highlighting a cautious market outlook.
HRC Front Month 3 Day Trend

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HRC Front Month 6 Month Price Trend

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Chinese Steel & Iron Ore Markets
Iron ore prices are facing significant downward pressure, with futures in Singapore heading for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, marking the worst run since October. Prices dropped below $105 a ton, down by more than 2% this week, approaching a test of $100 a ton. The decline is driven by ongoing concerns about China's property market, which has not responded sufficiently to state support efforts. Year-to-date steel output in China lags behind 2023 levels despite a slight increase in May. On the supply side, robust flows are evident, with record exports from Australia's Port Hedland reaching nearly 52 million tons in May. High port inventories in China further pressure prices, reflecting a surplus in the global seaborne market. Iron ore traded 1.7% lower at $104.90 a ton in Singapore, with futures last dipping below $100 a ton in April.
SGX Iron Ore CFR China (62%) Futures

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European Steel and Steel Scrap Markets
Turkish scrap spot price was flat at US$386/t, while Zorba fell 1% to US$0.70/lb. Turkish steel scrap futures prices have seen modest increases, with the February-25 contract rising by 1.18% to $602 USD/MT, March-25 up by 1.1% to $600 USD/MT, and April-25 increasing by 0.95% to $596 USD/MT. Despite these gains, the overall market remains stable, with prices holding at $406 USD/MT since June 14th. This stability is supported by the relative price of iron ore and regulatory incentives favoring scrap over primary raw materials. However, there has been some downside pressure this week, with prices dropping by $1.5 USD/MT or 0.39% over the past five sessions. The trading market extends 14 months forward to July 2025, with an average daily volume of 46,938 metric tons over the past 30 days, indicating a cautious yet steady outlook for Turkish steel scrap in the broader EU market.
Turkish Scrap 1st Month Futures

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