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Shanghai base metals all closed with gains in the overnight trading amid surging energy prices, and their counterparts on LME performed similarly on Wednesday.

Mar 2, 2022 10:03

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Mar 2): Base Metals Rose across the Board on Macro support

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Haunting Uncertainties around Russia-Ukraine Issue

Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mixed. Risk aversion sentiment was still high in light of sanctions from US and European counties on Russia. Nonetheless, it is specially pointed out by US officials that Russia’s oil and natural gas exports will be unaffected, easing the market sentiment to some extent.

Feb 28, 2022 19:00

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Haunting Uncertainties around Russia-Ukraine Issue

NDRC: To Guarantee Supply and Maintain Stable Prices of Important Raw Materials and Primary Products such as Iron Ore and Fertilizers

On February 18, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 11 central departments jointly issued a notice on a series of policies to promote stable growth of industrial economy.

Feb 18, 2022 15:39

Industry

NDRC: To Guarantee Supply and Maintain Stable Prices of Important Raw Materials and Primary Products such as Iron Ore and Fertilizers

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 17): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Uncertainties Haunting Russia-Ukraine Issue

Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mixed as uncertainties surrounding Russia-Ukraine issue were still the biggest concern of the market, which might impact the commodity market as well as the European economic development prospect.

Feb 17, 2022 19:00

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 17): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Uncertainties Haunting Russia-Ukraine Issue

CNIA: Strengthening the Control of the Total Amount of Copper and Import and Export

Optimising the national layout and accelerating the recycling industry.

Feb 17, 2022 18:04

Industry

CNIA: Strengthening the Control of the Total Amount of Copper and Import and Export

Analysis of Supply and Demand of Copper Market after Spring Festival in 2022

SMM expects that the overseas copper concentrates expansion projects will accommodate a combined capacity of 1.1 million mt in metal content in 2022.

Feb 17, 2022 17:25

SMM Insight

Analysis of Supply and Demand of Copper Market after Spring Festival in 2022

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 11): Base Metals Mostly Closed with Gains amid Higher Inflation

Shanghai base metals mostly closed with gains on Thursday night. LME metals performed similarly on Thursday.

Feb 11, 2022 10:12

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 11): Base Metals Mostly Closed with Gains amid Higher Inflation

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 10): Base Metals Closed with Gains as Market Awaits US CPI

Shanghai and LME metals all closed in the positive territory as the market awaits the US CPI, which is expected to record the fastest growth in 40 years.

Feb 10, 2022 10:00

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 10): Base Metals Closed with Gains as Market Awaits US CPI

[SMM Review] Lead Prices Are Expected to Rally

LME lead prices dropped during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday. As of February 4, LME lead closed at $2210.5/mt, down $39.5/mt or 1.76% on a weekly basis.

Feb 7, 2022 13:41

SMM Insight

[SMM Review] Lead Prices Are Expected to Rally

SMM Evening Comments (Jan 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed in the Last Trading Day ahead of CNY

Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mixed in the last trading day ahead of the Chinese New Year. The market was basically in the holiday mood, while the better-than-expected US GDP reading for the past quarter aroused some discussions.

Jan 28, 2022 19:00

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Jan 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed in the Last Trading Day ahead of CNY

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