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Why Are US Steel Stocks in a Tight Bear Grip?

Why Are US Steel Stocks in a Tight Bear Grip?

As we noted previously, steel stocks like AK Steel (AKS) and ArcelorMittal (MT) are trading with a year-to-date loss. Steel stocks have underperformed broader equity markets (DIA) in 2018 despite President Trump’s Section 232 tariffs. In this part, we’ll discuss the key reasons why bears love steel stocks.