Contributor: Logan Davis

Logan Davis

HRC Futures: Post Price Drop, Options for Buyers and Sellers

Over the last month, SMU columns have referenced significant fluctuations in the Hot Rolled Coil Futures market as participants sift through the impact of several events, including some that are yet to be resolved.

HRC Futures: Volatility Leads Market Participants to Seek Flexibility

In the past two months, the US Midwest Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) futures market has experienced significant fluctuations. The initial decline in prices led to destocking and low inventory levels. However, recent price increase announcements by mills halted the downward trend and even reversed it temporarily.