Wait-and-See Attitude Dominates China Silicon Metal Market

Published: Aug 21, 2017 13:16
Trading was thin on Monday’s morning business, and prices of some specifications of silicon metal kept rising, Shanghai Metals Market learns.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) – Trading was thin on Monday’s morning business, and prices of some specifications of silicon metal kept rising, Shanghai Metals Market learns. 

On the first trading day of the week, some cargo-holders chose to stay away from the market for a clearer direction, and made no offers. 

Silicon Price Keeps Rising, and the growth to Slow down amid Falling Purchases, SMM Forecasts

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