The Q1 22 results came in above consensus, driven by a significant impact from prices.
Less steel from Ukraine and Russia and strong demand explained the still-healthy pricing situation.
Going forward, the planets will not stay this aligned with respect to demand in a context where world economies are slowing.
Higher input costs also will start to weigh.
We will upgrade our (too low) forecasts but remain cautious in terms of opinion, since the momentum will become less favorable.

26 Apr 2022
A strong start to FY22. What comes next?

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A strong start to FY22. What comes next?
- Published:
26 Apr 2022 -
Author:
Fabrice Farigoule -
Pages:
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The Q1 22 results came in above consensus, driven by a significant impact from prices.
Less steel from Ukraine and Russia and strong demand explained the still-healthy pricing situation.
Going forward, the planets will not stay this aligned with respect to demand in a context where world economies are slowing.
Higher input costs also will start to weigh.
We will upgrade our (too low) forecasts but remain cautious in terms of opinion, since the momentum will become less favorable.