S&P Global Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Softens in February

Chinese steel market sentiment softened further in February as the market returned from the Lunar New Year holiday period, with the outlook for domestic steel orders deteriorating since last month, according to the latest S&P Global Platts China Steel Sen

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Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Falls to Lowest Level since January

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Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Suggests Minimal Demand Growth in June

The health of China’s steel sector continues steady, with optimism having leveled off from...

Platts China Steel Sentiment Index Indicates Slowed Demand Growth For May

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