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Specialty Alloys Rise in China: Ferro-Silicon and Tungsten Driven by Costs, Scarcity, and Sentiment
The Chinese specialty alloy market strengthened sharply in the week ending Wednesday, December 17, with ferro-silicon and tungsten experiencing a bullish phase fueled by structural and contingent factors. In both cases, the price movement reflects a delicate balance...
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...