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Base Metals at the SHFE: Mixed Performance with Tin Still Leading the Way
The morning session on Thursday, December 18, at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) revealed a mixed picture for base metals, with limited movements across most markets and a renewed, sharp acceleration in tin, which remains the strongest metal at the moment. At...
Industrial Metals: Between Weak Demand and New Global Equilibria
Industrial metals markets are undergoing a profound reshaping, characterized by declining trade flows, under-pressure premiums, and an overall cautious sentiment among operators and end users. Aluminum, zinc, and nickel—three pillars of the global manufacturing...
Base Metals at SHFE: Mixed Performance with Tin Strongly Highlighted
The morning session on Wednesday, December 17, at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed performance for base metals, with most contracts trading modestly, and tin performing significantly better, supported by persistent tension in the commodity market. As...
Stainless Steel in the United States: Prices Mixed Between Falling Surcharges and Weak Demand
The US cold-rolled stainless steel market showed mixed trends on Wednesday, December 10, reflecting diverging dynamics across the various product families. Prices for the 300 series declined, penalized by the reduction in raw material surcharges, while the 400 series...