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Japanese demand for crude steel in the July-September quarter of fiscal year 2026 is projected to decline by 3.1 percent.

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Who
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
What
Japanese demand for crude steel in the July-September quarter of fiscal year 2026 is projected to decline by 3.1 percent.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:59:37 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
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A projected 3.1 percent decline in Japanese crude steel demand for the July-September 2026 quarter indicates a potential slowdown in key industrial sectors reliant on steel, such as construction and manufacturing.

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