Steel.

Market analysis Steel prices up but uneven regional demand ahead Most steel prices were up slightlyin September after the ending ofthe summer holiday period in thenorthern hemisphere. European steel producers areattempting to increase prices,but finding it difficult to do so inthe face of continued weakdemand, high inventory levels,competition with imports andfalling freight costs. Distributors reducedpurchases in recent monthsbecause of falling prices, butprice stabilization and improvingoverall demand should lead tosome restocking. [Extracted from the article]