SMM Analysis] SHFE copper cathode spot premiums experienced notable volatility in H1 2026, marked by deep discounts in phases, a recovery in Q2, and a return to positive territory by mid-year. In Q1, ...

We have pointed out several times in recent weeks that the combination of capitulation by weak hands (high gold ETF sales), ...

July 6 Morning Briefing] The US added 57,000 nonfarm jobs in June, below market expectations of an increase of 110,000. The combined job gains for April and May were revised down by 74,000. The ...

South Africa's global chrome ore exports eased marginally in May 2026 to 2.43 million mt, down 1.82% month-on-month from 2.47 ...

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The northern region serves as the core hub of China’s wire and cable industry. Building on its industrial heritage, ...

Content of Anti-Dumping Investigation On June 22, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India issued a notice stating that, in response to an application filed by the Ind ...

The SHFE lead 2608 contract opened at 15,940 yuan/mt during the day. In the morning session, the tug-of-war between longs and shorts was intense, with prices consolidating narrowly around the moving ...

SMM Daily HRC Trading] On July 6, the total daily trading volume of hot rolled coils from sample enterprises in SMM’s four cities (Shanghai, Lecong, ...

The SHFE aluminum 2606 contract traded with its center higher than the previous trading day’s corresponding level in the morning session. Pressured by rising aluminum prices, selling sentiment ...

Following the extreme price drop from $5,500 to below $4,000 per ounce, the gold market is currently struggling to find direction. The key question now is: Will the second half of 2026 cement a ...

JPMorgan turned cautious on gold and cut its Q4 2026 forecast by roughly 25% to $4,500. The revised target drops from around $6,000, with gold seen averaging $4,300 in Q3 2026. JPMorgan kept its ...