In this Issue:
International steel prices have slowed down increase since August this year.
The average steel price was at US$1,154 per ton in August, down 0.5pc from July and was the first decline since price increase of October 2007. Where does steel price go with the global economic slowdown in the fourth quarter?
Abstract：
Probe into steel market home and abroad in Q4
International steel prices in fluctuation in Q4
China's shipbuilding plate market facing system risks in Q4
Prediction of China's HR Sheet & Medium Heavy plate market in Oct
Domestic galvanized coating plate market drastic falls after National Day
Influence of U.S. financial crisis on domestic steel industry

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