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LME Warrants: Copper Leads Premium Increase While Lead Accumulates In Singapore
Copper warrant premiums increased in Asia and Europe, supported by declining stocks and favorable arbitrage toward the Chicago CME. The lead market instead absorbed an exceptional inflow into Singapore warehouses without recording any change in premiums, while...
Petrochemicals Move Higher: Styrene And Propylene Accelerate In The United States, Ethylene Strengthens In Europe And Asia
The main international petrochemical intermediate markets recorded a widespread upward movement on Tuesday, supported by higher energy costs, greater willingness among buyers to return to the market and, in some cases, more limited physical supply. In the United...
Asian Stainless Steel Prices Decline: Weak Demand And Buyers Remain On The Sidelines
Stainless steel prices in Asia recorded a further decline during the week ended Wednesday July 15, weighed down by persistently weak demand and market sentiment that remained strongly bearish. The Asian stainless steel market continues to move under the weight of...
Chinese Steel, Production Declines In The First Half Amid Weak Demand And Slower Exports
Chinese steel production closed the first half of 2026 with a significant contraction, despite the slight recovery recorded in June alone. Data published on July 15 by China’s National Bureau of Statistics show how mills progressively reduced production rates,...