Cost Support Unable to Offset Weak Demand; Magnesium Ingot Market Turns Weak Under Pressure [SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Report]
[Cost support insufficient to offset weak demand; magnesium ingot market turns subdued under pressure] China's magnesium ingot transaction center moved toward 16,000 yuan/mt today, with FOB quotes holding steady at $2,280-2,380/mt. Affected by sluggish high-price deals and insufficient domestic and overseas demand follow-through, the market shifted from holding prices firm to subdued under pressure, and is likely to consolidate on a subdued note in the short term.