Zinc prices saw a small increase of 0.33% yesterday, closing at 243.5, driven by increased optimism in the world manufacturing sector amid signs that the manufacturing downturn may have peaked. The U.S. inflation statistics exceeded estimates for March, which delayed the expected date of a first-rate decrease from June to September, further supporting this optimistic…
Zinc prices rose 0.35% to close at 217.7, boosted by a large decline in Chinese smelter output and a tight supply of zinc concentrate raw material following the holiday break. This caused several enterprises to postpone the resumption of production, resulting in a modest increase in domestic refined zinc production in March 2024. Despite the…
The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) reported that zinc prices saw a small increase of 0.16%, culminating in a closing price of 214.55. This increase was attributed to an increase in the global zinc market deficit. The information showed that in December 2023, there was a 62,600 metric tonne shortfall, up from 53,500…
Zinc prices fell -0.91% to settle at 228.45 in December as a result of China’s official PMI dropping to 49 from the previous month, which heightened expectations of further government support. With expectations of early interest rate reductions by major central banks and a more complete economic recovery in China, the world’s largest zinc consumer,…
