China Steel Rebar Surges on Infrastructure Restocking and Stimulus Hopes

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Construction Site Ramp-up

Laborers have fully returned to major infrastructure hubs. The expectation of a major government spending announcement later this quarter is encouraging traders to front-load positions.

Input Cost Support

Rising iron ore prices are forcing mills to maintain firm offer levels. With mill inventories lower than the 5-year average, producers currently hold the leverage in the prompt market.