Zinc Prices Increased During China’s Economic Stimulus Programs

Zinc prices rose by 0.14% to 288.2 due to China’s economic stimulus measures, including liquidity injections, mortgage rate cuts, and easing home purchase restrictions. The central bank announced plans to reduce mortgage rates for existing home loans before October 31. However, zinc inventories in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped to 79,980 metric…

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Reduced Supply and Seasonal Demand Uplift Continue to Support Zinc

Zinc prices rose by 0.32% to 268.2, driven by reduced supply and seasonal demand. However, concerns about China’s demand recovery limited gains. Treatment charges for zinc concentrates have reached historical lows due to tight supply. China’s zinc output has been declining, with potential cuts potentially reducing annual output by 3-4%. The International Lead and Zinc…

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Zinc is experiencing a rise due to increased demand from China and a weaker dollar

Zinc prices rose by 0.89% at 266.95 due to improved demand in China and a weakening dollar, along with expectations of an imminent US interest rate cut. The decrease in zinc inventories in warehouses and higher energy costs, which account for a significant portion of zinc production expenses, also supported prices. Positive economic signals from…

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Strong demand growth and rate cuts in the US are expected, which will boost zinc prices

With investor confidence in the market driven by predictions of strong demand growth and U.S. interest rate decreases zinc surged by 1.49% to settle at 265.2. Zinc prices were supported by encouraging signals from China, where imports and exports increased in April, indicating a recovery in both domestic and foreign demand. The market’s mood was…

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