EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 17/10: Most SHFE base metals tick up; US Al premium hits 6-month low; Chinese export vanadium prices soar
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday October 17.
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly up during Asian morning trading on Wednesday after sentiment improved following strong gains in global equity markets.
Check Metal Bulletin’s live futures report here.
Weakness was felt in aluminium premiums around the globe this past week, with premiums faltering due to a looming backwardation on the London Metal Exchange as well as a general illiquidity in spot markets worldwide.
