The LME offers “Steel Billet Futures Summit –  "Managing price volatility" its full support

Following significant research with steel and financial industry participants Metal Bulletin Events felt that there is a significant need on behalf of many for more information on the following subjects:

• The role of investors in a futures market place
• The relationship between price volatility and exchange traded futures markets
• The role of supply and demand fundamentals in steel pricing and the uses and benefits of a futures market
• What can the steel industry learn from other markets that have overcome similar challenges e.g. aluminium and oil
• How are others in the industry preparing for the launch – analysing the perspectives of steel billet producer’s, construction companies, steel traders and re rollers
• Understanding the role of inputs and how steel price is calculated – the role of raw materials, energy and freight
• Examining the steel supply chain from production to end use
• In depth information about the LME, the billet contracts and how to trade them

Various exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities were available at this event:
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