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Global Refined Copper Market: Premiums Stable in China and the US, Slightly Increasing in South-East Asia
In the week ending Tuesday 22 April, premiums for refined copper (cathode grade A) remained stable in Shanghai and the US, while there was a slight increase in premiums in Southeast Asia. According to market participants, the main reason for this was low liquidity and...
Chinese Stainless Steel: Rising Exports, Falling Imports
In the first quarter of 2025, China experienced a significant mismatch between stainless steel exports and imports, according to the latest data released by the country's customs authorities. In the January-March period, China's stainless steel exports reached 1.2259...
US-China Trade War: Maritime Traffic Collapses Despite Customs Exemptions
Despite the Trump administration's exemption of numerous electronic goods - including from the 145% minimum duty on all Chinese exports - the expected positive effect has not materialised. Since 9 April, containerised traffic between China and the US has dropped...
Base Metal Prices Most Traded On Shfe On The Rise: Copper At The Forefront
As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time on Wednesday, 23 April, the prices of the most traded base metals futures contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed a predominantly bullish trend compared to the previous day's 3 p.m. trading close. Here are the main...