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Apr-Jun 2013 Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Preview<br />

US HRC spot prices fell 5.9% QoQ or US$36/short tonne at US$587 <strong>in</strong> the quarter,<br />

primarily due to weak global prices. Domestic demand rema<strong>in</strong>ed strong on the back<br />

of strong demand from the auto and hous<strong>in</strong>g sector.<br />

North America HRC Price<br />

690<br />

670<br />

(US$ / short tonne)<br />

650<br />

630<br />

610<br />

590<br />

570<br />

550<br />

Jun-12<br />

Jul-12<br />

Aug-12<br />

Sep-12<br />

Oct-12<br />

Nov-12<br />

Dec-12<br />

Jan-13<br />

Feb-13<br />

Mar-13<br />

Apr-13<br />

May-13<br />

Jun-13<br />

Source: Bloomberg, PL Research<br />

European average HRC prices fell 8% QoQ or US$52/t at US$604 on account of weak<br />

exports demand and depressed global prices.<br />

Europe HRC Price<br />

710<br />

690<br />

(US$ / tonne)<br />

670<br />

650<br />

630<br />

610<br />

590<br />

570<br />

550<br />

Jun-12<br />

Jul-12<br />

Aug-12<br />

Sep-12<br />

Oct-12<br />

Nov-12<br />

Dec-12<br />

Jan-13<br />

Feb-13<br />

Mar-13<br />

Apr-13<br />

May-13<br />

Jun-13<br />

Source: Bloomberg, PL Research<br />

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