On August 26, the SM2601 contract opened at 5,896 yuan/mt and closed at 5,862 yuan/mt, down 0.37%, with the highest price at 5,918 yuan/mt and the lowest price at 5,856 yuan/mt. The trading volume was 165,527 lots, and the open interest was 299,744 lots. The futures fluctuated downward today, and the spot price of SiMn alloy remained stable. Cost side, the manganese ore market is in the doldrums, but cost support remains. Currently, SiMn alloy factories are mainly fulfilling orders, with relatively small inventory pressure. The willingness to sell at low prices is low, and most alloy plants have chosen to hold back from selling.

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