[SMM Analysis: Molybdenum Mines Plan to Ship, Ferro-Molybdenum Steel Tenders Follow, Can Molybdenum Prices Rebound?]
Midstream molybdenum producers are facing multiple challenges, including tight raw material inventory, high raw material prices, and resistance from consumption-side customers to accept high prices, leading to increased production pressure. Some ferro-molybdenum producers have already started to lower their operating rates to cope with this situation.
In summary, as end-user customers are expected to begin stockpiling after New Year's Day, and routine maintenance at steel mills is unlikely to significantly impact molybdenum market demand, molybdenum prices are expected to rebound slightly after the holiday.
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