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Zinc In Shanghai: Stable Premiums In A Market Without Momentum
The zinc market in Shanghai continues to move in a state of stagnation. In the week ending April 14, premiums remained unchanged, reflecting extremely limited spot activity and weak domestic demand. The market appears constrained by a combination of structural and...
Base Metals Rise: Aluminium Leads The Market In Shanghai
Asian base metals markets opened April 16 with a positive tone. Prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange posted broad gains, with aluminium as the standout performer. The major contracts recorded moderate but widespread increases, indicating a market supported more by...
Crisis In The Strait Of Hormuz: Global Logistics Under Shock
The fragile balance of global markets has been shaken by a new breaking point. Ceasefire talks in the Strait of Hormuz quickly collapsed, giving way to a different scenario: a US naval blockade targeting Iran-linked traffic. The impact was immediate. Maritime traffic...
Asian Nickel Between Rising Costs And Uncertain Demand
The Asian nickel market is heading into the second quarter with conflicting forces. Rising production and input costs are supporting prices, but weak demand, particularly from the battery sector, continues to limit upside potential. The market is increasingly driven...