[SMM Analysis: High-Grade NPI Prices Weaken Due to Multiple Factors, Market Uncertainty Intensifies] Recently, the nickel market dynamics have shown the intertwined influence of multiple complex ...

Holiday, Zinc Downstream Operating Rates Show Divergence] Approaching this year's Chinese New Year holiday, zinc downstream operating rates showed significant divergence this week. Specifically, ...

The recent dynamics in the nickel market have shown the intertwining effects of multiple complex factors, leading to a weakening in high-nickel pig iron (NPI) prices. According to the latest data, the ...

[SMM Daily Review: Strong Cost Support for High-Grade NPI, Limited Downside Room for Short-Term Prices] On January 10, SMM 8-12% high-grade NPI average price was 933.5 yuan/mtu (ex-factory, tax ...

In December 2024, China's EMD production saw a slight decline MoM. The primary reason for the slight decrease in December production was the year-end lull in the primary battery market, with no ...

Limited Upward Correction Space for Prices as Supply Remains Strong and Demand Weak in January] Stainless steel prices in December 2024 remained generally weak and stable. The average monthly price of ...

Copper Prices Rose This Week as Year-End Effects Emerged; How Far Can the "Trump Trade" Drive Copper Prices?] Early this week, the US dollar index pulled back to around 108 before rising above 109 ...

Today, DCE iron ore futures fluctuated upward throughout the day. The most-traded I2505 contract finally closed at 753.5 yuan/mt, up 0.53% for the day.

According to SMM, most enterprises remain pessimistic about post-holiday ferrous metals prices and are not planning to stockpile in large quantities. Finished product inventories are expected to ...

[Sluggish Refined Nickel Transactions During the Week, Premiums and Discounts Declined This Week] This week, nickel prices showed a fluctuating trend, with spot prices ranging between 122,800-128,900 ...

Limited Downstream Stockpiling Before the Holiday, Increased Purchase Willingness for 107 Silicone Rubber Amid Discounts] This week, silicone 107 rubber was quoted at a stable price of 13,150 yuan/mt.

[SMM Analysis: US Dollar Index Surges Above 109, Non-US Currencies Weaken Collectively] According to CNN on January 8, Trump is considering declaring a "national economic emergency" in the US to ...