Zinc prices rose by 1.38% to ₹286.7, driven by a drop in inventories at warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Tightening zinc supply provides a bullish outlook. Although zinc concentrate inventory at ports has increased, reduced smelter output in Q3 has constrained the market. Smelter production in Q4 remains historically low, around 500,000 metric…
Zinc prices fell by 0.34% to 288.95 due to rising stocks in LME warehouses, easing supply concerns. This has led to a reduced cash premium over three-month zinc contracts, indicating softer demand. Chinese economic data shows sluggish demand, with September’s industrial profits marking the steepest decline of the year. Production forecasts for global mined zinc…
The prospect of increased demand from China caused short-covering, which resulted in a minor increase in zinc prices of 0.06%, closing at 271.7. This hope stems from the anticipated Third Plenum of the Communist Party, which is set for July 15–18 and is anticipated to cover economic policy and reforms. Rising by 1,500 metric tonnes…
