China Flat Steel Futures - Risk management for the wider global steel trade
It has been over four years since the London Metal Exchange launched the fob China hot-rolled coil (HRC) futures contract, which cash-settles against the Argus index.
As Chinese exports surge and interest in steel futures grows, we look at how strong correlations with regional prices mean the contract offers risk management utility not just for China, but for the global seaborne market.
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