[SMM HRC Daily Transactions] Futures Remain Strong, Spot Transactions Continue at High Levels

Published: Mar 13, 2025 18:31

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[SMM HRC Daily Trading Volume] On March 13, the daily trading volume of HRC sample enterprises in four cities (Shanghai, Lecong, Tianjin, Ningbo) monitored by SMM totaled 16,780 mt, up 200 mt day-on-day (+1.2%). Today, futures continued to fluctuate upward, spot prices rose by 10-40 yuan/mt, and market trading sentiment was positive with active purchases. Some traders remained bullish and reluctant to sell, while daily trading volume stayed at a high level.

【SMM HRC Daily Trading Volume】On March 13, the daily trading volume of HRC sample enterprises in four cities (Shanghai, Lecong, Tianjin, Ningbo) monitored by SMM totaled 16,780 mt, up 200 mt or 1.2% day-on-day.

Today, futures fluctuated upward, spot prices rose by 10-40 yuan/mt, and market trading sentiment was positive with active purchases. Some traders remained bullish and reluctant to sell, keeping daily trading volume at a high level.

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