Today's news: the impact of imported aluminum alloy ingots from May to June is significant * the Chilean Minister of Mining advocates the use of copper to fight the new crown virus * the British Prime Minister proposes cautious relaxation of restrictions

Published: May 11, 2020 09:17

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Macro news

British Prime Minister proposes cautious relaxation of restrictions and publication of the next Phase of the Anti-epidemic Roadmap

White House economic adviser: no emergency financial subsidies to state governments in the near future

Metal news

[SMM analysis] the advantage of scrap copper rod is enlarged, but the supply depends on the problem of raw material.

[SMM analysis] the start of the recycled aluminum industry in April was weak. The impact of imported aluminum alloy ingots was significant from May to June.

[SMM analysis] Zinc prices are rising strongly, but we need to be vigilant against the risks brought about by the price increases.

[SMM] several things you have to pay attention to after the production, import and export, and liquidity of nickel beans can be delivered.

[SMM thread] demand is resilient, spot price or consolidation before departure

Chilean Minister of Mines advocates the use of Copper to fight the New Crown virus

Thailand terminates sunset review of imported non-alloy steel hot rolled flat material safeguard measures

Liam Gold has lowered its production target for 2020.

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