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    CRU: European Longs Producers Brace for Scrap Price Fall

    Written by Chris Bandmann


    By CRU Analyst Chris Bandmann, from CRU’s Steel Long Products Monitor

    Europe: Germany has not seen any significant snowfall yet this winter, and these mild conditions had the potential to support the continuation of construction activities. Construction companies entered their holidays regardless, however, and steel demand has settled into a seasonal low point. Even so, service centers are broadly optimistic about a quick return to business.

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