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KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Metal Research. Buckle-up: Metals Volatility Continuing As Global Recovery Unfolds SMA: January, 2011 Mark Parr, CFA 216-689-0269 Philip Gibbs 216-689-0312 Jason Brocious 216-689-0289 KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.
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KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Metal Research Buckle-up: Metals Volatility Continuing As Global Recovery Unfolds SMA: January, 2011 Mark Parr, CFA 216-689-0269 Philip Gibbs 216-689-0312 Jason Brocious 216-689-0289 KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC Important disclosures for the companies mentioned in this report can be found at https://key.bluematrix.com/Disclosure.
Since 1981: a 1% change in global GDP change has typically resulted in a 4% change in steel production Source: International Iron & Steel Institute (IISI)
BRIC Influence to Dominate • Emerging markets marginal GDP contribution expected to overwhelm developed economies for the foreseeable future, especially for materials • Consolidation and enhanced financial strength/flexibility add incrementally to domestic steel industry fortunes
Emerging Economies Growth Is Much More Steel Intensive Source: World Bank and OECD
Emerging Economies Growth Is Much More Steel Intensive Source: World bank and OECD
Asian Production Decoupling from R.O.W. Source: International Iron & Steel Institute (IISI)
Domestic Metal Spreads Decoupling from Domestic Demand Levels Source: Purchasing Magazine; Steel Business Briefing; RMDAS
ABI 3 Month Moving Average Lagged 9 Months vs. Private Non-Residential Construction Spending Growth (% Y/Y) Source: Census Bureau, The American Institute of Architects Architectural Billings Index, KBCM Estimates
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Moody’s; The American Institute of Architects Architectural Billings Index
Source: Corelogic; National Association of Realtors; RealtyTrac
Remodeling activity expected to grow after 3+ years of decline Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Harvard University Center for Housing Studies
Source: ATA; IATA; Bloomberg; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc estimates
Supply Remains Constructive • Mills have kept supply in check, awaiting better signs of real demand • Trade balance for steel helped by weak dollar, stronger foreign markets • Inventories highly constrained
Supply Chain Decoupling vs. Previous Cycles Flat-rolled and Long Product Months-On-Hand Comparison Through December Source: Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI)
Dollar vs. Trade-Weighted Baskets of Foreign Currency Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve
Commodity Volatility Intact • Dependence on Emerging Markets creates more dynamic demand patterns • More attractive financial returns is attracting capital for the first time in several decades • No real end in sight • Buckle up!
Source: Steel Business Briefing; The Steel Index; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
Reduced coking coal supply due to Australia flooding could drive this multiple higher, as steelmakers can substitute some scrap for hot metal Source: RMDAS, Steel Business Briefing; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. estimate
Source: RMDAS, Steel Business Briefing; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. estimate
Pricing Decoupling from Domestic Demand Source: US Geological Survey; Steel Business Briefing
Pricing Decoupling from Domestic Demand Source: US Geological Survey; Steel Business Briefing
Raw Materials Decoupling from Domestic Demand Source: US Geological Survey; Energy Information Administration; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
Raw Materials Decoupling from Domestic Demand Source: US Geological Survey; WorldSteel; Energy Information Administration
Steel ETF Movements vs. Currency and Crude Oil Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve