WEEKLY: Near-term outlook on China's steel products

Below is the brief near-term outlook for five key steel products Mysteel shares on a weekly basis, drawing upon the results of related surveys and communication with Chinese market participants.

Rebar & wire rod: Prices of the two major long steel items are forecasted to strengthen over December 8-12. Both items saw price gains last week amid upbeat market sentiment and better fundamentals. Rebar and wire rod output is expected to retreat further with steel mills' maintenance at their