China's hot-rolled coil prices strengthened on Monday September 9, with sentiment lifted by the central bank's announcement of a rate cut last Friday.DomesticEastern China (Shanghai): 3,690-3,710 yuan ($518-521) per tonne, up 40 yuan per tonneNorthern China (Tangshan): 3,620-3,630 yuan per tonne, up 20 yuan per tonneSpot prices gained amid surging futures, which responded to the People's Bank of C...Read More
China's rebar prices increased in both the domestic and export markets on Monday September 9 after the country's central bank unveiled plans ahead of the weekend to increase liquidity to shore up the Chinese economy. Domestic Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,650-3,680 yuan ($512-516) per tonne, up 30 yuan per tonneNorthern China (Beijing): 3,650-3,680 yuan per tonne, up 20 per tonneThe People's Bank of...Read More
The three-month aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange was higher during morning trading on Monday September 9, with a 0.6% gain against continued outflows in LME stocks, while spread tightness in nickel futures has been a key factor in reduced buying. The light metal's three-month price began the day trading at around $1,777.50 per tonne, before a 1.3% climb led the metal to breach nearby r...Read More
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during morning trading on Monday September 9 with weak data from the United States and China last week weighing on the complex.US job growth slowed more than expected in August, with data released on Friday showing total non-farm employment rising by 130,000 - missing the forecast gain of 163,000. This was followed on Sunday by...Read More
Key data from the pricing sessions in Asia and Europe during the week ended Friday September 6.ChinaKey drivers The price for antimony, MMTA standard grade II, ddp China, narrowed upward by 500 yuan per tonne to 36,500-37,000 yuan ($5,135-5,205) per tonne in the latest assessment on September 4, amid improved market sentiment as a result of the successful auction of the entire stock of antimony he...Read More
Key data from the pricing sessions in London and Shanghai in the week ended Friday September 6. China Key drivers The China silicon price stabilized over the past week following a series of increases in the previous pricing sessions. Support for more price increases has been waning after restocking from downstream secondary aluminium alloy producers...Read More
Trade log for cobalt sulfate in China including transactions, bids and offers reported to Fastmarkets. Fastmarkets pricesClick here for Fastmarkets' price assessment for cobalt sulfate 20.5% Co basis, exw China, yuan/tonneClick here for Fastmarkets' price assessment for the cobalt sulfate 20.5% Co basis, adjustment to standard-grade cobalt low-end price, exw China, $/Ib Click here for the formula...Read More
Cobalt sellers successfully held out for higher prices last week, despite a fairly limited uptick in consumer demand after the summer break. Fastmarkets' benchmark price assessment for standard-grade cobalt stood at $16.80-17.50 per lb, in whs Rotterdam on Friday September 6, narrowing upward by 15 cents per lb from $16.65-17.50 per lb on September 4. Alloy-grade cobalt prices were assessed at $17...Read More
European aluminium scrap prices universally dipped on Friday September 6 with the effects of China's moratorium on non-ferrous scrap imports finally being felt amid a loosening scrap supply picture. China announced a more stringent approach to non-ferrous scrap imports starting on July 1, 2019, with some participants at the time believing the move would have a negligible impact on the European sec...Read More
Chinese risk appetite improving Despite the trade stand-off with the US and the deteriorating economic data, the Chinese government’s plans to provide more support for its economy is constructive. For base metals prices, it should, at worst, be a supportive factor in the coming few months and, at best, drive them higher. Aluminium: Limited upside potential We believe recent price action sugge...Read More
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Aluminium LME aluminium price action produced a strong...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus downloa...Read More
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Reaction to expedited Indonesian ore export ban We said in last week’s report that the focus in the nickel industry has quickly turned from the timing of the Indonesian ore export ban, to the response to the ban. Almost daily we are getting reports of the industry responding and reacting. Export scramble: On one hand, there are suggestions from Indonesia that smelter construction schedules wi...Read More
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U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 6 points in pre-opening trade. The Canadian Dollar moved slightly higher at U.S. 75.95 cents following release of August Canadian Housing Starts at 8:15 AM EDT. Consensus was a drop to 212,500 from 222,000 in July. Actual was 226,600.Wendy's dropped $1.43 to $20.52 after reducing its 2019 guidance. Ford dropped $$0.28...Read More