
Steel stocks are showing early strength in the market.
As of 9:23 a.m. on the 3rd, Shinsteel was trading at 2,105 won, up 484 won (29.86%) from the previous day. Shinsteel surged to its price limit for the third consecutive day.
In the steel sector, Geumgang Steel (22.84%), TCC Steel (18.99%), Dongil Steel Lux (15.00%), and Buguk Steel (10.50%) are all showing double-digit gains.
The steel industry expects profit growth in the second half of the year. Chinese plate prices have risen, and trade barriers against low-priced imports are being strengthened. Industry observers believe these factors will enhance the pricing power of steel companies.