Tag «September 2013»

September 2013 crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to worldsteel

Brussels, 21 October 2013 – World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 133 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2013, an increase of 6.1% compared to September 2012. World crude steel production for the 65 reporting countries was 1,186 Mt in the first nine months of 2013, …

Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate study for Germany for September 2013

Nuremberg, 25 September 2013 – Highs and lows for the consumer mood in Germany in September. While economic expectations and willingness to buy improved, income expectations dropped, albeit remaining at an extremely high level. Following a revised value of 7.0 points in September, the overall indicator is forecasting 7.1 points for October. German consumers are …