Metals Sector Check - Winter Is Arriving In Europe And Will Impact All: Motilal Oswal

Advertisement
Read Time: 2 mins
Workers inside a steel factory. (Source: pxhere)

BQ Prime's special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India's top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer BQ Prime's subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. 

Motilal Oswal Report

The Europe has achieved ~87% of its gas storage capacity, which is more than its last five-year average. However, with gas supply from Nord Stream-I being down to 20%, the capacity will fall drastically short to meet the winter demand unless drastic consumption cuts are enforced, especially in energy heavy sectors, such as metals smelting.

Advertisement

The sharp drop in supplies could flare up demand for coal in the next month as gas storage tanks are drained out faster than their ability to refill.

Slowdown in China continues as mortgage boycotts are coordinating to suspend payments on 340 plus projects, up from 318 projects in July 2022.

Advertisement

In the first seven months of CY22, 31 provincial governments in China have reported deficits due to lower land sales – their chief reason of revenue plunge – that constrained their efforts to increase spending and provide a stimulus.

Back in the domestic market, hot rolled coil prices inched up slightly as Korean offers receded post-fire at POSCO's Pohang facility after being struck by typhoon Hinnamnor. However, the mills are coming back online fast.

Advertisement

Click on the attachment to read the full report:

DISCLAIMER

This report is authored by an external party. BQ Prime does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of BQ Prime.

Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner.

Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.

Loading...