Shanghai Zinc Spot Premiums to Fall Further in Near Term, SMM Reports

Published: May 25, 2017 15:36

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Spot premiums of #0 zinc against SHFE front-month zinc slipped rapidly over the past two days as SHFE zinc rose. Spot premiums are expected to weaken further in the near term, SMM said.

SHANGHAI, May 25 (SMM) - Spot premiums of #0 zinc against SHFE front-month zinc slipped rapidly over the past two days as SHFE zinc rose. Spot premiums are expected to weaken further in the near term, SMM said.

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SHFE zinc prices advanced and pointed toward 23,000 yuan per tonne this week. In this scenario, downstream buyers refrained from buying. And traders witnessed slow sales. Spot premiums on regular #0 zinc brands have fell from 390 yuan per tonne to 280 yuan per tonne.

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In the meantime, imported zinc flowed to Shanghai market recently. So, spot premiums are set to decrease further in the near term, SMM added.

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