Daily Virtual Steel Mill Report 25/07/24

Verdict: • Short-run Neutral.   Macro: • EIA reported that as of the week of July 19th, US crude oil inventories decreased by 3.7 million barrels to 436.5 million barrels. Previously, Reuters survey analysts estimated a decrease of 1.6 million barrels. • China Ministry of Finance statistic indicated that H1 2024 state-owned companies total revenues …

Daily Virtual Steel Mill Report 24/07/24

Verdict: • Short-run Neutral.   Macro: • According to NAR, US home sales at 3.89 million units in June, down 5.4% on the month, refreshed lowest since December, 2023. • Russia reimposes gasoline export ban for August, potentially extend this ban for further months if necessary.   Iron Ore Key Indicators: • Platts62 $100.40, -2.80, …