SHFE Zinc Futures Decline, Spot Market Sees Limited Trading Improvement in East China

Published: Aug 18, 2026 13:23

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【East China Spot Market】SHFE zinc futures prices declined MoM this morning, prompting some downstream companies to lock in prices and purchase cargoes, while others remained bearish. Overall spot zinc ingot trading in East China saw only limited improvement, with spot premiums changing little MoM.

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