It is interesting to note that HG Metal expect raw material (in this case, steel) shortages to last for just ~ 6months. I wonder what will happen for the other type of raw materials in 2 months time?
Will the feared inflation be tempered down after all? After all, the only sort of inflation that is certain is "asset inflation" but any other sorts may eventually come to pass?
RESPONSE TO SUBSTANTIAL AND RELEVANT QUESTIONS FROM SHAREHOLDERS AND SECURITIES INVESTORS ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) ON THE COMPANY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (“FY2020”)
How is steel price? Past, now, future?
Steel prices remain muted as consumption momentum continued to slow since 2017. Since the 4th quarter of 2020, rapid construction and industrial recovery from COVID-19 lockdowns are outpacing capacity restarts, so supplies remain tight resulting in current rising prices.
We expect these shortages will not last and prices will retreat over the second or third quarter as supplies normalize. Downside risk is also high if COVID-19 worsens in the coming months resulting in manufacturing and construction activities becoming idle for extended period of time; if so, steel demand and prices will fall under such circumstances
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