SHANGHAI, Jan. 4 (SMM) – China’s official manufacturing PMI rose slightly, and Caixin’s December PMI for China is expected to improve.
LME zinc is expected to move between USD 1,610-1,640/mt. SHFE 1603 zinc will fluctuate between RMB 13,350-13,550/mt today.
See forecast for other base metals, please click: Base Metal Market Starts 2016 Trading with Busy Data Calendar, SMM Reports
In China’s spot markets, zinc smelters will sell actively on rebounding zinc prices. When combined with slower inflows of imported zinc, downstream buyers will turn to domestic zinc. Increasing warrants on the SHFE means sluggish spot market. Downstream buyers will purchase as needed as cash crunch eased, with spot discounts between RMB 150-50/mt against SHFE 1602 zinc contract prices.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2016-1-4)
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