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    Final Thoughts

    Written by Michael Cowden


    Sheet prices continue to push higher even as buyers contacted by Steel Market Update remain divided about the state of demand.

    Hot-rolled coil lead times now stand at 5.41 weeks, up from 4.94 weeks in our prior survey and marking the first time this year that HRC lead times have broken out significantly above five weeks.

    Michael Cowden

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