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SHFE Base Metals: Mixed Movements, With Zinc and Lead Decreasing
On the morning of Friday, August 29, base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed trends, with zinc recording the largest percentage decline. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the most traded October contracts (prices inclusive of 13%...
European P1020A Aluminum Premiums: Stability After Summer Increase and Limited Availability
In the week ending Tuesday, August 26, European P1020A aluminum premiums traded sideways, consolidating the gains seen mid-month. Commodity Evolution's assessment for the Rotterdam P1020A duty-paid in-warehouse (dp) premium stood at $205-$225/t, unchanged from August...
Asian Copper Cathode Market: Premiums Rise in Shanghai, Stability in Southeast Asia
In the week ending Tuesday, August 26, the imported copper cathode market in Shanghai saw premiums rise, supported by increased trading activity. Improving import arbitrage conditions fueled this momentum, which stimulated buyer appetite. A Shanghai-based trader...
Asian Black Mass Market: Payables Stable Amid Summer Calm and Lithium Pressure
In the week ending Wednesday, August 27, payables for black mass destined for major Asian recycling hubs remained stable, reflecting unchanged market fundamentals. According to industry sources, South Korean refiners continued to purchase black mass at a steady pace...