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Home / Metal News / SMM Zinc Market Morning Review (2012/10/9)

SMM Zinc Market Morning Review (2012/10/9)

Oct 9, 2012 10:43

European debt problems plagued the market again.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 9 (SMM) – European debt problems plagued the market again. As the market concerned Spain is unwilling to officially apply for bailout, the euro weakened while the US dollar index continued to rise, pushing down LME zinc prices. Finally, LME zinc prices closed at USD 2,034/mt, down USD 40/mt or 1.93%.

LME zinc prices should move between USD 2,040-2,070/mt today, and SHFE 1301 zinc contract prices should move between RMB 15,400-15,600/mt, with spot discounts between RMB 270-300/mt.

LME zinc prices

SHFE zinc prices

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SHFE 1604 zinc contract prices opened at RMB 13,660/mt on Tuesday evening and closed at RMB 13,655/mt, down RMB 60/mt.

Feb 17, 2016 19:10

SMM Comments

Shanghai Zinc to Edge up (2016-2-2)

The market will lack solid macroeconomic news today.

Feb 2, 2016 10:13

SMM Comments

23% Chinese Investors Still Bullish toward Zinc, SMM Survey

SMM survey of over 30 industry insiders finds that 57% are neutral, expecting LME zinc to hover between USD 1,570-1,630/mt and SHFE 1604 zinc to fluctuate between RMB 12,900-13,300/mt.

Feb 2, 2016 09:27

SMM Comments

LME Zinc to Consolidate at Highs Next Week

LME zinc is expected to fluctuate at highs between $1,550-1,630 per tonne next week.

Jan 29, 2016 16:17

SMM Insight

Shanghai Zinc to Remain Relatively Firm (2016-1-18)

There will not be any significant macroeconomic news today.

Jan 18, 2016 10:08

SMM Comments

SHFE Zinc to Edge up (2015-12-29)

The LME market reopened today, with LME zinc expected to move between USD 1,535-1,565/mt. SHFE 1603 zinc will rise to RMB 12,900-13,100/mt today.

Dec 29, 2015 09:47

SMM Comments

SHFE Zinc to Remain Bullish (2015-12-28)

The LME market remains closed today.

Dec 28, 2015 09:42

SMM Comments

Shanghai Zinc to Hover around 20-Day Moving Average (2015-12-17)

The US dollar rose after Fed rate hike decision, weighing down base metals.

Dec 17, 2015 10:03

SMM Comments

SMM Zinc Market Morning Review (2015-11-2)

LME zinc prices opened at USD 1,703/mt last Friday, then dropped to RMB 1,690/mt, and dipped to a three-week low of USD 1,685/mt, and closed at USD 1,711/mt, up USD 6.5/mt.

Nov 2, 2015 10:23

SMM Comments

SMM Zinc Market Morning Review (2015-10-29)

LME zinc prices opened at USD 1,740.5/mt on Wednesday, then dropped to RMB 1,722/mt, but clawed back early losses as crude oil prices surged over 6%, and closed at USD 1,737/mt.

Oct 29, 2015 10:05

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