Shanghai Metals Market3m
US Tariff Policy Keeps the Market in Wait-and-See Mode, Copper Prices Expected to Remain Low [SMM Copper Morning Meeting Summary]
Overnight, LME copper opened at $9,727.0/mt, hitting a high of $9,728.0/mt and a low of $9,669.0/mt, showing a fluctuating trend. It finally closed at $9,692.5/mt, up $2.5/mt or 0.03% from the ...
Shanghai Metals Market10m
The center of SHFE zinc shifted downward due to the drag of reciprocal tariff prospects [SMM Morning Comment].
Comment】The most-traded SHFE zinc 2505 contract opened at 23,480 yuan/mt. At the beginning of the session, shorts increased their positions, causing SHFE zinc to plunge and test a low of 23,230 ...
Shanghai Metals Market13m
The market is concerned about the tariff outlook, and LME zinc is trending downward. [SMM Morning Meeting Summary]
Market Worries About Tariff Prospects, LME Zinc Declines】Overnight, LME zinc opened at $2,851.5/mt. At the beginning of the session, shorts exited the market, pushing the center of LME zinc higher to ...
Shanghai Metals Market32m
Metals generally declined, with copper futures falling for five consecutive sessions, hitting a nearly three-week low [LME closing on April 1].
At 17:00 London time on April 1 (00:00 Beijing time on April 2), LME three-month copper closed down $17, or 0.18%, at $9,693/mt, after earlier touching $9,669, the lowest since March 12.
Shanghai Metals Market29m
Trump's Tariff Countdown, Copper Prices Under Pressure with Low-Level Fluctuations [SMM Morning Comment on Copper]
Countdown to Trump's Tariffs, Copper Prices Under Pressure and Fluctuating at Low Levels】Macro side, Trump is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs at 3:00 AM Beijing time on April 3. Recent news ...
Shanghai Metals Market18h
The operating rate of wire and cable enterprises exceeded expectations in March.
According to SMM, the operating rate of copper wire and cable enterprises in March 2025 was 73.6%, up 12.71 percentage points ...
Shanghai Metals Market15h
【Live Preview】US Tariff Storm: The Mystery of Global Aluminum Semis Export Restructuring!
At this critical moment of reshaping the global aluminum trade map, China, as the world's largest aluminum producer, although ...
Shanghai Metals Market15h
【SMM Hot Rolled Arrival】Mainstream Market Arrivals Declined, Potential Increase Expected Next Week
Shipments in the Shanghai market remained stable WoW, with relatively small changes in shipments across markets. Looking ...
Shanghai Metals Market11h
Stainless Steel Slightly Fluctuated Upward, Weak Demand and Flat Transactions [SMM Stainless Steel Spot Daily Review]
Stainless Steel Fluctuates Slightly Upward, Weak Demand and Flat Transactions. On April 1, the spot price of stainless steel in the market rose, with active inquiries but flat transactions. Downstream ...
Shanghai Metals Market14h
【SMM Data】LiPF6 Production Increased MoM in March 2025, Output Expected to Continue Rising Next Month
【SMM Data: LiPF6 Production in March】LiPF6 production increased 13% MoM in March 2025, and is expected to rise 1% in April.
Shanghai Metals Market14h
【SMM Data】Electrolyte Production Increased MoM in March 2025, Output Expected to Continue Rising Next Month
【SMM Data: Electrolyte Production in March】Electrolyte production in March 2025 increased by 14% MoM, and is expected to rise by 3% in April.
Shanghai Metals Market14h
On April 1, LME copper inventories increased by 1,900 mt, mainly due to the growth in Rotterdam inventory.
According to the inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) on April 1, copper inventories increased by 1,900 mt or 0.90%, reaching 213,275 mt. The Rotterdam warehouse saw the largest ...