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U.S. hot rolled coil pricing remains elevated in March, but this is a control month rather than a panic-buy month. Current market reads keep domestic HRC around the $1,005 per short ton area, while major mill spot updates continue to defend floors in small increments. Nucor’s March spot steps into the low $1,000s reinforce that mills are still prioritizing realization discipline over discounting. CRU index context The CME HRC contract settles against the U.S. Midwest Domestic