the actual trading atmosphere in the secondary copper rod market was sluggish.

Published: Feb 12, 2026 11:59

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The front-month contract closed at 101,950 yuan/mt in today's afternoon session, up 320 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. In Hubei, secondary copper rod was quoted at 100,900–101,000 yuan/mt, at a discount of 950–1,050 yuan/mt against the front-month contract (average discount of 1,000 yuan/mt). Approaching the Chinese New Year holiday, the actual trading atmosphere in the secondary copper rod market was sluggish.

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