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Base Metal Prices Decline at SHFE: Zinc Leads Losses
On the morning of Monday, September 29, base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded a broad decline, with zinc remaining the hardest hit. The decline comes amid thin trading and slowing demand, ahead of the traditional Golden Week closure...
P1020 Aluminum Premiums in Asia Steady Ahead of MJP Negotiations
The Asian P1020 aluminum premium market remained stable in the week ending Thursday, September 25, with traders turning their attention to negotiations for the fourth-quarter Main Japanese Port (MJP) premium. The Commodity Evolution Indicator for the spot P1020A...
Persistent Weakness in the European Polypropylene Market
The European polypropylene (PP) market continued to face pressure in September, recording a further decline in prices due to continued sluggish demand. Industry sources contacted by Commodity Evolution reported this, highlighting how expectations of a seasonal...
Chinese Ferro-Silicon Exports Under Pressure from Tariffs and Regional Competition
The export price of Chinese ferro-silicon continues to decline, consolidating a downward trend that has been evident for weeks. According to Commodity Evolution, ferro-silicon 75% Si min, fob China, was quoted at $1.110-1.150/kg on Wednesday, September 24, down about...