Futures Market Fluctuates Downward, Spot Price Remains Stable [SMM Manganese Silicon Futures Review]

Published: Feb 21, 2025 16:24 (GMT+8)

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[SMM SiMn Alloy Futures Review: Futures Market Fluctuates Downward, Spot Prices Remain Stable] The SM2505 contract opened at 6,550 yuan/mt, fluctuated downward after the morning session, and finally closed at 6,478 yuan/mt, down 0.46%. The daily high was 6,564 yuan/mt, and the low was 6,440 yuan/mt. Trading volume reached 319,689 lots, and open interest stood at 451,066. On the raw material side, miners mostly adopted a wait-and-see approach, with overall weak willingness to offer prices. Manganese ore spot prices remained stable. On the spot side, SiMn alloy plants mainly focused on delivering previous orders, with many holding back from selling. Downstream steel mills were cautious in procuring SiMn alloy, and downstream demand provided insufficient support, keeping spot prices stable.

February 21 News: The SM2505 contract opened at 6,550 yuan/mt, fluctuated downward after the morning session, and finally closed at 6,478 yuan/mt, a decrease of 0.46%. The daily high was 6,564 yuan/mt, and the low was 6,440 yuan/mt. Trading volume was 319,689 lots, and open interest was 451,066. On the raw material side, miners mostly adopted a wait-and-see attitude, with overall weak willingness to quote, and manganese ore spot prices remained stable. On the spot side, SiMn alloy plants mainly focused on delivering previous orders, with many holding back from selling. Downstream steel mills were cautious in purchasing SiMn alloy, and downstream demand provided insufficient support, keeping spot prices stable.

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