What to Expect from US Steel Prices in the Second Half of 2018
Steel prices are the major driver of steelmakers’ earnings and revenues. According to Platts, US (SPY) steel prices rose 17.5% on average in 2017 compared to 2016. According to SteelBenchmarker, US HRC prices were $982 per metric ton on June 11. Higher steel prices are expected to boost earnings for steel companies like U.S. Steel (X) and AK Steel (AKS).