SMM Metal Spot Prices on May 15 | Copper Prices | Aluminum Prices | Lead Prices | Zinc Prices | Tin Prices | Nickel Prices | Steel | Rare Earths

Published: May 15, 2025 11:58

US dollar weakens; domestic metal market outperforms overseas market; alumina rises over 4%; SHFE gold posts six consecutive losses; European shipping rates surge [[SMM Midday Review]]

Large price spread between futures contracts persists on delivery day; spot trades remain sluggish [[SMM South China Spot Copper Review]]

Spot copper premiums and discounts in Guangdong market at different time intervals on May 15 (Fourth interval: 10:45) [[SMM Price]]

Spot copper premiums and discounts in Shanghai market on May 15 (Fourth interval) [[SMM Price]]

Ningbo zinc: Downstream players hold certain inventory; premiums continue to decline [[SMM Midday Review]]

Tianjin zinc: Premiums fall; trading dominated by traders [[SMM Midday Review]]

Limited short-term supply growth in domestic smelting sector; high SHFE tin prices suppress spot transactions [[SMM Tin Midday Review]]

[[SMM Nickel Midday Review]] Nickel prices experience slow decline on May 15; US-China container shipping bookings surge 277%

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