Metal5m
Inventory Buildup in North China and Destocking in South China; Social Inventory of Silicon Metal Decreases [SMM Silicon Inventory]
[SMM: Inventory Buildup in North China and Destocking in South China, Social Inventory of Silicon Metal Declines] According to SMM statistics, as of January 10, the total social inventory of silicon ...
Metal8m
Steel mills are gradually starting maintenance plans, and the supply-demand relationship is gradually balancing [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Steel Mills Gradually Begin Maintenance Plans, Supply and Demand Gradually Balance] This week, stainless steel spot prices stabilized the downward trend due to the rise in futures. As ...
Metal7h
Shanghai-Guangdong Price Spread Widened Again as Overnight Copper Futures Edged Higher [SMM Copper Morning Meeting Summary]
Overnight, LME copper opened at $9,084.5/mt, initially declined to a low of $9,056.5/mt, fluctuated widely during the session ...
Metal52m
Macro Uncertainty Remains High; Intraday BC Copper Most-Traded Contract Moves Up [SMM BC Copper Commentary]
[SMM BC Copper Commentary: Strong Macro Uncertainty, BC Copper Most-Traded Contract Rose Intraday] SMM, January 10: Today, the most-traded BC copper 2502 futures contract opened at 66,770 yuan/mt, ...
Metal31m
January 10 Rebar-Coil Spread
On January 10, the spread between the most-traded HRC and rebar contracts was 110 yuan/mt, up 2 yuan/mt MoM; the spread between Shagang's HRC in Zhangjiagang and Zhongtian's rebar in Hangzhou was 40 ...
Metal45m
Futures Fluctuate Upward While the Spot Market Continues to Consolidate [SMM Manganese Silicon Futures Review]
Futures Market Fluctuated Upward, Spot Market Continued to Consolidate] The SM2505 contract opened at 6,056 yuan/mt, fluctuated upward after the morning session, and finally closed at 6,286 yuan/mt, ...
Metal1h
Stainless Steel Scrap Market Faces Weak Supply and Demand, Pre-Holiday Price Slump Unlikely to Change [SMM Analysis]
Weak Supply and Demand in the Stainless Steel Scrap Market, Pre-Holiday Price Slump Unlikely to Change] This week, the price of 304 stainless steel off-cuts in east China remained flat at 9,250-9,350 ...
Metal2h
January Sees a Surge in Glass Furnace Cold Repairs, New Order Prices Show Slight Bidding Activity [SMM Analysis]
Sudden Increase in Glass Furnace Cold Repairs in January, New Order Prices Show Slight Bidding Trend] As of January, the new order prices for glass are as follows: 2.0mm single-layer coating (11.5-12.
Metal2h
Suppliers' Sentiment to Stand Firm on Quotes Remains Strong, Pr-Nd Prices Fluctuate Upward [SMM Daily Review]
[SMM Daily Review: Suppliers Show Strong Sentiment to Stand Firm on Quotes, Pr-Nd Prices Fluctuate Upward] Today, rare earth market prices experienced slight fluctuations. According to SMM data, the ...
Metal1h
Copper Foil Shipments Remained High in December, "Winter Chill" to Ease in Early 2025 [SMM Analysis]
Copper Foil Shipments Remain High in December, No "Harsh Winter" at the Start of 2025] According to SMM data, China's monthly copper foil production in December 2024 was 95,500 mt, up 0.22% MoM. Among ...
Metal2h
Aluminum Prices Break Through the 20,000 Mark Again as Spot Discounts Widen [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review]
[SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review: Aluminum Prices Break Through the 20,000 Mark Again, Spot Discounts Widen] ...
Metal2h
Lead Prices Fluctuate Downward: How Is the Inventory Buildup Expected Before the Holiday? [SMM Analysis]
Lead Prices Fluctuate Downward, How Will Inventory Buildup Expectations Change Amid Weakening Pre-Holiday Consumption?] After Christmas, lead futures entered a downward fluctuation trend. Overnight, ...