Seaborne iron ore concentrate and pellet demand were dragged down by the reduced appetite for steel products amid the ongoing novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.ConcentrateThe weekly Fastmarkets index for iron ore 66% Fe concentrate, cfr Qingdao stood at $102.70 per tonne on Friday February 14, up by $3.63 per tonne from oa week earlier.Fastmarkets' daily index for iron ore 65% Fe Br...Read More
Demand for rebar in China's domestic market remained weak on Monday due to a lack of manpower in downstream sectors, which continued to put pressure on prices for the long steel product.Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,370-3,400 yuan ($482-487) per tonne, unchanged Northern China (Beijing): 3,370-3,400 yuan per tonne, down 50 yuan per tonneSellers in eastern China kept their offers flat amid weak deman...Read More
China's hot-rolled coil prices were unchanged on Monday February 17 amid thin trading, with tight cash flow making it hard for traders to place orders with mills.DomesticEastern China (Shanghai): 3,460-3,480 yuan ($495-498) per tonne, unchangedNorthern China (Tangshan): 3,230 yuan per tonne, unchangedA Shanghai-based trader said he had to stop buying from mills recently due to cash flow issues.Thi...Read More
Key data from the pricing sessions in Asia and Europe in the week to Friday February 14. ChinaKey driversFastmarkets' price assessment of antimony, MMTA standard grade II, ddp China, increased in the latest assessment period after some suppliers raised offer prices amid growing buying interest and limited cargoes. Most producers in central China's Lengshuijiang city, a major production hub, were h...Read More
Key data from the pricing session in Asia and Europe for the week ended Friday February 14. Europe Key drivers The prices for both grades jumped due to difficulties obtaining material from China because of transportation restrictions caused by policies to contain the coronavirus (2019-nCov). Some suppliers reported receiving inquiries from customers who normally buy from China, such as...Read More
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Broader markets, mainly equity indices, have been fairly complacent about the potential negative economic impacts of the coronavirus (2019-nCov). But this morning, Tuesday February 18, that may be changing with Asian equities down across the board as more companies and countries get jittery.Apple warns it will miss its sales target, South Korea warns it is in an emergency situation and calls for &...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 12 points in pre-opening trade despite a 2.3% combined gain by the Shanghai Composite Index on Monday and Tuesday. The Chinese central bank announced a cut to its one year lending rate in order to support the economy during the coronavirus crisis. Index futures were virtually unchanged following release of the Februar...Read More
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday February 14 that are worth another look.China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices continued to fall on February 14 on low demand, though participants in the export market are holding out for a rebound once the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak comes under control.The LME Week Asia 2020 seminar has been postponed and the LME As...Read More
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday February 14 that are worth another look.China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices continued to fall on February 14 on low demand, though participants in the export market are holding out for a rebound once the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak comes under control.The LME Week Asia 2020 seminar has been postponed and the LME As...Read More
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday February 14 that are worth another look.China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices continued to fall on February 14 on low demand, though participants in the export market are holding out for a rebound once the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak comes under control.The LME Week Asia 2020 seminar has been postponed and the LME As...Read More