Goldman Sachs
4
th
Annual
Global Steel CEO Forum
December 4, 2008
North America
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OCTG Imports Starting to Decline
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Raw Materials
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Some Weaker
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Some OK
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Copper Prices – Always a Bell Weather
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At $1.60 - $1.70 Per Pound
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Reflects Lower Demand
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China Starting to Buy Nonferrous Scrap Again –
Positive Sign