SMM News, Aug 17: Metals market: As of the midday close, base metals in the domestic market rose across the board. SHFE copper rose 1.76%, and SHFE aluminum rose 0.58%. SHFE lead rose 0.41%. SHFE zinc rose 0.99%. SHFE tin rose 0.85%. SHFE nickel rose 1%. In addition, the most-traded cast aluminum futures contract rose 0.69%, and the most-traded alumina contract rose 0.33%. The most-traded lithium carbonate contract fell 1.18%. The most-traded silicon metal contract was flat at 8,665 yuan/mt. The most-traded polysilicon futures contract rose 0.94%. Ferrous metals mostly rose. Iron ore fell 0.77%, rebar fell 0.1%, and hot-rolled coil rose 0.46%. Stainless steel rose 0.42%. For coking coal and coke: the most-traded coking coal contract rose 0.66%, and the most-traded coke contract rose 0.58%. Overseas base metals: As of 11:42, LME metals rose across the board. LME copper rose 1.36%, LME aluminum rose 0.68%, and LME lead rose 0.42%. LME zinc rose 0.58%. LME tin rose 0.43%. LME nickel rose 0.62%. Precious metals: As of 11:42, COMEX gold rose 0.28% and COMEX silver rose 1.02%. Domestic precious metals: SHFE gold rose 0.89%, and the most-traded SHFE silver contract rose 1.92%. In addition, as of the midday close, the most-traded platinum futures contract rose 2.64%, and the most-traded palladium futures contract rose 2.05%. As of the midday close, the most-traded Europe shipping container freight contract rose 8.59% to 1,725.5 points. As of 11:42 on Aug 17, midday moves in select futures: Spot and Fundamentals Silver: Cooling rate-hike expectations provided support, but liquidity-risk disruptions limited gains, with silver prices consolidating at highs. Wait-and-see sentiment in the spot market was strong, and transactions tended toward small declines… Macro Front China: PBOC: Based on the demand of primary dealers for open market operations, the volume of 7-day reverse repo operations on Aug 17, 2026 was zero. Meanwhile, 565.5 billion yuan in overnight reverse repo operations was conducted. (Jinshi Data APP) [China Made Major Progress in Key Technologies for Rare Earth Detection] It was learned today that recently, China made major progress in key technologies for rare earth detection. For a long time, accurately determining the content of rare earth impurities in high-purity rare earths has faced the challenge of matrix interference, which has severely constrained precise control over the quality of rare earth products. To break through this technical bottleneck, a dedicated technical R&D effort was carried out relying on the Key Laboratory of the State Administration for Market Regulation (Rare Earth Product Detection and Traceability) established at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. Through the unremitting efforts of the research team, breakthroughs were achieved in detection technology, and overall technical capabilities reached a new level. The research team successfully developed multiple key technologies for rare earth detection, among which the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry method for directly determining the content of rare earth impurities in high-purity rare earths was particularly outstanding. This technology successfully overcame bottlenecks of traditional detection methods, such as the need to separate the matrix in advance and high detection limits. It offers significant advantages including high sensitivity, high accuracy, and rapid detection, enabling direct and precise determination of trace rare earth impurities in high-purity rare earths and providing solid and strong technical support for quality control of rare earth products. (CCTV News) US dollar: As of 11:42, the US dollar index fell 0.09% to 99.55. According to CME “FedWatch”: the probability that the US Fed would keep rates unchanged through September was 66.9%, and the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike was 33.1%. The probability that the US Fed would keep rates unchanged through October was 53.6%, the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike was 39.8%, and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike was 6.6%. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said recent CPI data were encouraging, but inflation in May and June had still been relatively high; only if the momentum from June continued over the next three to four months could one be confident that prices were steadily returning to the 2% target. He supported keeping rates unchanged in July, saying inflation remained the biggest concern and that the economy and employment were “basically stable.” He warned that continued declines in retail sales would be concerning, as consumption is a key pillar of the US economy. In addition, he expressed concern about the recent pullback in productivity growth, saying that if AI-driven growth could not be sustained, the narrative around AI and monetary policy would need to be revisited. As for whether to reduce the number of policy meetings, Goolsbee said he had no strong view and was willing to wait for the working group’s recommendations. (Jin10 Data APP) Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius noted in global macro research released on August 16 that a rate hike at the September FOMC meeting “had become very unlikely,” unless the August data released in early September showed a dramatic shift—which was not his base case. This judgment was not based on a single data point, but on three main threads turning simultaneously: cooling consumption, employment trends nearing stagnation, and improving inflation. (Wallstreetcn) On the data front: Today will see the release of data including China’s July total retail sales (YoY), China’s July industrial value added above designated size (YoY), Canada’s July CPI (MoM), the US August New York Fed Manufacturing Index, and the US August NAHB Housing Market Index. Key Items to Watch: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will release the monthly report on housing sales prices in 70 large and medium-sized cities; the State Council Information Office will hold a press conference on national economic performance; the National Energy Administration will release data on total society-wide electricity consumption around the 15th of each month. Crude Oil: As of 11:42, oil prices in both markets rose, with WTI up 0.22% and Brent up 0.46%. Oil prices edged up on Monday as traders looked for the next catalyst to drive direction. A new round of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as well as the possibility of new US sanctions on Iran, heightened geopolitical uncertainty. (Jinshi Data APP) Data from shipping intelligence firm Kpler showed that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined over the past weekend as tankers came under attack and US-Iran talks also stalled. Five bulk commodity vessels passed through the strait on Saturday, while none passed on Sunday, a sharp drop from 31 over the previous weekend. (Jinshi Data APP) Spot Market Overview: ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ►
Aug 17, 2026 14:07[SMM Tin Morning Update: Mild PPI Lowered the Probability of a September Rate Hike to 32%; 430,000 Round Number Closed, Breaking Through for the First Time This Week]
Aug 17, 2026 09:01[SMM Morning Meeting Minutes: Repeated Swings in Macro Sentiment Coupled With a Tight Supply Gap on the Ore Side, Tin Prices Swing Wildly at Highs]
Aug 17, 2026 08:59SMM News on August 15: Metals market: Overnight last Friday, base metals in the domestic market mostly rose. SHFE copper rose 0.49%; on a weekly basis, SHFE copper fell 0.31% for the week. SHFE aluminum was flat at 23,945 yuan/mt. SHFE lead fell 0.22%, SHFE zinc rose 0.41%, and SHFE tin rose 0.36%. SHFE nickel edged up 0.07%. In addition, the most-traded alumina futures contract fell 0.19%, and the most-traded casting aluminum contract rose 0.24%. Overnight last Friday, ferrous metals showed mixed performance. Stainless steel fell 0.49%, iron ore fell 0.35%, and rebar fell 0.03%. Hot-rolled coil rose 0.34%. Coking coal and coke: the most-traded coking coal contract rose 1.7%, and the most-traded coke contract rose 1.97%. Overnight last Friday, in overseas metals, LME base metals all rose. LME copper rose 0.26%; on a weekly basis, LME copper extended gains for seven consecutive weeks, rising 1.07% for the week. LME aluminum rose 0.22%. LME lead rose 0.26%. LME zinc rose 0.45%. LME tin rose 0.36%. LME nickel rose 0.3%. Overnight last Friday, precious metals : COMEX gold rose 0.26%; COMEX gold posted a fourth consecutive weekly gain, up 0.73% for the week. COMEX silver fell 0.26%; COMEX silver recorded a second consecutive weekly gain, up 2.09% for the week. Overnight last Friday, the most-traded SHFE gold contract rose 0.6%; SHFE gold posted a fourth consecutive weekly gain, up 1.68% for the week. The most-traded SHFE silver contract rose 0.57%; SHFE silver extended gains for four consecutive weeks, up 3.45% for the week. As of 7:17 on August 15, the overnight closing performance last Friday: Macro front China: [PBOC: Aggregate Social Financing Rose by 22.25 Trillion Yuan in the First Seven Months; M2 Up 7.7% YoY in July] According to preliminary statistics from the PBOC, in the first seven months of 2026, the cumulative increase in aggregate social financing totaled 22.25 trillion yuan, down 174 billion yuan from the same period a year earlier. Among this, RMB loans issued to the real economy increased by 1.017 trillion yuan, an increase of 214 billion yuan less YoY; foreign-currency loans issued to the real economy, converted into RMB, increased by 169.4 billion yuan, an increase of 241.9 billion yuan more YoY; entrusted loans decreased by 81 billion yuan, a decrease of 12.1 billion yuan more YoY; trust loans decreased by 67.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 226.4 billion yuan more YoY; undiscounted bankers’ acceptances decreased by 178.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 41 billion yuan less YoY; net financing via enterprise bonds was 252 billion yuan, 110 billion yuan more YoY; net financing via government bonds was 776 billion yuan, 115 billion yuan less YoY; and domestic equity financing by non-financial enterprises was 406.1 billion yuan, 184.7 billion yuan more YoY. In the first seven months, RMB loans increased by 10.38 trillion yuan. By sector, household loans decreased by 827.1 billion yuan, including a decrease of 928.1 billion yuan in short-term loans and an increase of 101 billion yuan in medium and long-term loans; loans to enterprises and public institutions increased by 11 trillion yuan, including an increase of 434 million yuan in short-term loans, an increase of 532 million yuan in medium and long-term loans, and an increase of 119 million yuan in bill financing; loans to non-bank financial institutions decreased by 394.4 billion yuan. At month-end in July, the balance of broad money (M2) stood at 35.551 trillion yuan, up 7.7% YoY. The balance of narrow money (M1) was 11.546 trillion yuan, up 4% YoY. The balance of currency in circulation (M0) was 1.482 trillion yuan, up 11.6% YoY. In the first seven months, net cash injections totaled 725.5 billion yuan. [Shanghai: Promoting the Momentum-Building of Leading Industries Such as Integrated Circuits, Civil Aviation, Intelligent Vehicles, and High-End Equipment] Today (August 14), Chen Jining, Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, spent the entire day conducting a survey in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and chaired a symposium. Chen noted that the Lin-gang Special Area must always place advanced manufacturing in a prominent position and unswervingly enhance its capacity level and core competitiveness. It should seize opportunities in digital-intelligent and green transformation, and while ensuring project implementation, place greater emphasis on cultivating an industrial ecosystem—fostering industry leaders and high-growth enterprises, planning industrial platforms and enhancing service capabilities, strengthening the resilience and stickiness of industrial development, and promoting the momentum-building of leading industries such as integrated circuits, civil aviation, intelligent vehicles, and high-end equipment. It should leverage the advantage of abundant manufacturing scenarios to advance the digital-intelligent transformation of industry, and increase the application of industrial robots, vertical models, and intelligent agents in key links such as production and manufacturing and equipment operation and maintenance, driving systematic, end-to-end transformation across industrial design, pilot-scale validation, inspection and detection, and marketing and operations. It should optimize the business environment and improve services for enterprises, accelerating the cultivation of world-class enterprises. It should deepen reforms of management systems in development zones, and refine and improve reform plans around key links such as functional positioning, spatial integration, professional services, and assessment and evaluation. (Shanghai Release) US dollar: The US dollar index fell 0.32% overnight last Friday to 99.64. On a weekly basis, the US dollar index rose 0.04% for the week. US retail sales released on Friday fell 0.6% MoM in July, the largest decline in more than a year. Combined with mild inflation data this week, market pricing for a US Fed rate hike in September further collapsed. The US dollar index declined. With a mild CPI on Wednesday, zero MoM growth in PPI on Thursday, and a downside surprise in retail sales on Friday, the three-hit combination drove the probability of a September rate hike down from 75% at month-end in July to around 25%. CME FedWatch showed that 67% of traders bet on no change in September. The focus of market pricing has shifted from “how many more rate hikes” to “whether this rate-hike cycle has already ended.” (Wallstreetcn) The US Department of Commerce announced on Friday that July retail sales fell 0.6% MoM, the biggest decline in more than a year, versus market expectations of a slight increase. Core control group sales excluding autos, building materials, and gas stations fell 0.4%, the weakest performance since January 2025. The preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for August released the same day came in at just 51, well below the expected 54.5. (Wallstreetcn) As households grew concerned about worsening business conditions and rising inflation, US consumer sentiment fell for the first time in three months. According to survey data released by the University of Michigan on Friday, the preliminary August consumer sentiment index dropped to 51, below the final July reading of 55.2. The median economist forecast was 55. Consumers expect prices to rise 4.3% over the next year, edging up MoM and well above the level before the Iran conflict broke out in February. They also expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 3.3% over the next five to 10 years. After improving for two consecutive months, consumers’ confidence in both the short-term and long-term economic outlook deteriorated. Since the start of the year, consumers’ expectations for the labour market have changed relatively little. The survey showed consumers are increasingly worried about inflation, while concerns about unemployment have eased. The survey covered responses collected from July 28 to August 10. During this period, the US national average gasoline price hovered above $4 per gallon. Another report released on Friday showed US retail sales in July posted the biggest drop in more than a year, as consumers cut back on purchases of autos and from online stores. (Jinshi Data APP) US Fed’s Goolsbee said he supported the decision to keep interest rates unchanged in July. He noted that the latest two productivity readings were not ideal, and if productivity continues to weaken, the US Fed may need to reassess market expectations for artificial intelligence (AI). Goolsbee said the latest CPI data were encouraging, but more data are needed before making a judgment; persistent weakness in consumption is concerning, though the current retail sales weakness is only a one-month performance. Meanwhile, US GDP and the labour market were basically stable overall. (From the Wallstreetcn APP) According to CME “FedWatch”: the probability that the US Fed will keep rates unchanged through September is 67.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 25-bp hike is 32.5%. The probability that the US Fed will keep rates unchanged through October is 53.3%, the probability of a cumulative 25-bp hike is 39.8%, and the probability of a cumulative 50-bp hike is 6.8%. (Jin10 Data APP) On the macro front: This week will see the release of data including China’s July total retail sales (YoY), China’s July industrial output above designated size (YoY), Canada’s July CPI (MoM), the US August New York Fed Manufacturing Index, the US August NAHB Housing Market Index, the UK three-month ILO unemployment rate for June, the UK July unemployment rate, the UK July claimant count, Germany’s August ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, the Eurozone’s August ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, the weekly change in US ADP employment for the week ending August 1, the annualized total US July housing starts, total US July building permits, the US July import price index (MoM), the US July industrial production (MoM), the US July pending home sales index (MoM), the UK July CPI (MoM), the UK July retail price index (MoM), the Eurozone’s June seasonally adjusted current account, the Eurozone’s final July CPI (YoY), the Eurozone’s final July CPI (MoM), the share of Swift RMB in global payments for China in July, China’s one-year loan prime rate through August 20, Australia’s July seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, Germany’s July PPI (MoM), Switzerland’s July trade balance, the UK August CBI industrial trends orders balance, US initial jobless claims for the week ending August 15, the US August Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, the US July Conference Board Leading Index (MoM), the UK August Gfk Consumer Confidence Index, Japan’s July core CPI (YoY), the UK July public sector net borrowing, the UK July seasonally adjusted retail sales (MoM), the preliminary August manufacturing PMI for France, the preliminary August manufacturing PMI for Germany, the preliminary August manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone, the preliminary August manufacturing PMI for the UK, the preliminary August services PMI for the UK, Canada’s June retail sales (MoM), the preliminary August S&P Global manufacturing PMI for the US, the preliminary global services PMI, and the preliminary August consumer confidence index for the Eurozone, among others. In addition, this week also required attention to: the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) releasing the monthly report on residential selling prices in 70 large and medium-sized cities; the State Council Information Office holding a press conference on national economic performance; ECB President Lagarde attending the “Global Economic Outlook” session at the World Economic Forum International Business Council (IBC) meeting; the US Fed releasing the minutes of its monetary policy meeting; and Hang Seng Indexes Company announcing the results of the Hang Seng Index Series review for 2026 Q2. On crude oil: Overnight on Friday, both oil futures rose, with WTI up 1.42% and Brent up 2.01%. On a weekly basis, WTI futures rose 5.4% for the week, while Brent posted a positive weekly close, up 6.31% for the week. International oil prices rose as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly ground to a halt. Two vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz that day, bringing passage to a near standstill; the US said it could maintain a maritime blockade of Iran indefinitely, and Trump said he would impose severe economic strikes on Iran. Capital Economics estimated that crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz were currently only about 4 million to 5 million barrels per day, far below pre-conflict levels. Prompt Brent maintained a spot premiums structure, indicating continued tightness in physical supply. Capacity at three of the world’s four major refining hubs was damaged, and the surge in refined product prices was being directly passed through to end consumers. (Wallstreetcn) Traders said that as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, Asian refiners were seeking alternative supplies for delivery later this year, and at least four Asian refiners bought US crude oil this week. Both the US and Iran claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz, and vessel traffic through the strait fell below this month’s average in the latter half of the week. With no sign of a near-term resumption of smooth shipping through the strait, tightening fuel supplies will lift refining margins, prompting refiners to lock in crude oil inventory needed for the coming months from markets outside the Gulf region. South Korea’s GS Caltex bought 2 million barrels of Mars crude from Shell, plan to deliver in November. Traders said the cargo was priced at a premium of about $13-$14 per barrel to the October Dubai benchmark price. Japan’s third-largest refiner, Cosmo Energy Holdings, bought Mars crude from Trafigura; Japan’s largest refiner, ENEOS, purchased 2 million barrels of WTI crude from Trafigura, plan to deliver in November, at a premium of more than $10 per barrel to October WTI prices. (Jinshi Data APP) US Energy Information Administration (EIA): US oil production is expected to average 13.83 million barrels per day in August, versus 13.82 million barrels per day in July; September is expected to average 13.77 million barrels per day. (Jinshi Data APP) Notably, due to position rolling and contract rollover, NYMEX New York crude oil September futures will complete the last floor trading at 2:30 on August 21 and the last electronic trading at 5:00 a.m. Please pay attention to the exchange’s expiry and rollover notices to manage risk. In addition, the expiry time for US oil contracts on some trading platforms is usually one day earlier than the official NYMEX schedule; please pay close attention. Recommended Reading:
Aug 17, 2026 08:19SMM News on August 14: Metals market: As of the midday close, most base metals in the domestic market declined. SHFE copper fell 0.2%, and SHFE aluminum fell 1.2%. SHFE lead fell 0.81%. SHFE zinc fell 0.51%. SHFE tin rose 0.17%. SHFE nickel fell 1.12%. In addition, the most-traded cast aluminum futures contract fell 1.43%, while the most-traded alumina contract edged down slightly. The most-traded lithium carbonate contract rose 2.23%. The most-traded silicon metal contract rose 1.63%. The most-traded polysilicon futures contract rose 1.27%. Most ferrous metals rose. Iron ore rose 0.42%, rebar rose 0.43%, and hot-rolled coil rose 0.71%. Stainless steel fell 1.97%. Coking coal and coke: the most-traded coking coal contract rose 1.25%, while the most-traded coke contract fell 0.29%. Overseas base metals: as of 11:39, LME metals fell across the board. LME copper fell 0.32%, LME aluminum fell 0.23%, and LME lead fell 0.37%. LME zinc fell 0.45%. LME tin fell 0.24%. LME nickel fell 0.3%. Precious metals: as of 11:39, COMEX gold fell 0.9%, and COMEX silver fell 1.16%. Domestic precious metals: SHFE gold fell 1.94%, and the most-traded SHFE silver contract fell 2.36%. In addition, as of the midday close, the most-traded platinum futures contract fell 2.21%, and the most-traded palladium futures contract fell 3.33%. As of the midday close, the most-traded European container shipping contract fell 1.3% to 1,593.5 points. As of 11:39 on August 14, midday moves in some futures: Spot and Fundamentals Platinum: Spot: mainstream quotations for platinum were a discount of 3-2 yuan/g against the PT2610 contract, alongside the exit the market of some large-discount cargoes and a narrowing import price spread... Macro front China: [PBOC reverse repo operations recorded net injections of 348 billion yuan on the day; net injections of 250.5 billion yuan for the week] The PBOC conducted 349 billion yuan in overnight reverse repos and 1,000 billion yuan in outright reverse repos today. As 1 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repos and 1,000 billion yuan of outright reverse repos matured today, it recorded net injections of 348 billion yuan on the day. This week, the PBOC conducted 18 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repos, 349 billion yuan of overnight reverse repos, and 1,000 billion yuan of outright reverse repos. As 116.5 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repos and 1,000 billion yuan of outright reverse repos matured this week, it recorded net injections of 250.5 billion yuan for the week. (Jinshi Data APP) US dollar: As of 11:39, the US dollar index fell 0.07% to 99.89. The US July PPI data showed inflation was cooling, and coupled with falling oil prices, the market further bet that the US Fed would not raise rates next month. (Wallstreetcn) The US July PPI came in below expectations, helped by further declines in energy and food costs. The PPI report followed the consumer price data, which showed inflation was slowing down, further confirming signs that the early-war energy shock continued to fade. However, the recent renewed escalation in the Middle East raised concerns about sticky inflation. Before the next policy decision in mid-September, US Fed officials will receive additional consumer and producer price data as well as another labour market report. At present, policymakers need to balance persistent inflation pressures against the recent slowdown in hiring. The PPI also includes several components that the US Fed watches closely because they feed into its preferred inflation gauge—the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. Signals from these components were mixed. Portfolio management fees posted the biggest increase in more than a year, and hospital outpatient care costs also rose sharply, while prices for physician services and hospital inpatient care were mild. (Jin10 Data APP) According to CME “FedWatch”: the probability that the US Fed keeps rates unchanged through September was 65.2%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-bp hike was 34.8%. The probability that the US Fed keeps rates unchanged through October was 50.1%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-bp hike was 41.8% and a cumulative 50-bp hike was 8.1%. (Jin10 Data APP) Other currencies: Speculative investors increasingly bet that the RBA will raise rates again in November, as inflation remains above the central bank’s target. Swap market pricing currently implied about a 45% probability of a 25-bp hike by November, up from 38% before Tuesday’s RBA rate decision. November 2026 interbank cash rate futures traded on the ASX derivatives market saw activity rise to the highest level in more than three months on the day, indicating stronger speculative interest. These bets suggested the market was increasingly skeptical that the RBA’s tightening cycle has ended. Although policymakers kept rates unchanged this week, with inflation still above the RBA’s 2%–3% target range, traders will continue to watch upcoming price and labour market data for clues on whether another rate hike is needed this year. (Jin10 Data APP) Data: Today, the following data were due to be released: China’s July total electricity consumption (YoY; TBD) and China’s July total electricity consumption (TBD); the US July retail sales (MoM), the preliminary US August 1-year inflation expectations, the US June business inventories (MoM), and the preliminary US August University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index; France’s final July CPI (MoM); the eurozone revised Q2 GDP (YoY), the final Q2 seasonally adjusted employment (QoQ), and the eurozone June seasonally adjusted trade balance; Canada’s June wholesale sales (MoM), among others. In addition, China’s refined oil products will enter a new pricing adjustment window (TBD), and the National Energy Administration will release nationwide electricity consumption data around the 15th of each month (TBD). Crude oil: As of 11:39, oil prices in both markets edged up, with WTI up 0.09% and Brent up 0.06%. The IEA and OPEC successively lowered their demand expectations, while tensions around Iran remained elevated but did not further escalate, capping oil price gains. Pressure in the refined products market was more severe, with the US diesel crack spread nearing $100 per barrel, close to the peak seen in early March when the US-Iran conflict first erupted. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday that over the past week, the daily average crude oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz was about 9 million barrels, higher than most industry estimates, and the market faced significant uncertainty in assessing the actual size of the supply shortfall. Francisco Blanch, Head of Global Research at Bank of America, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV: Unless the geopolitical situation improves, it is hard for me to see oil prices pulling back quickly. If inventory is depleted, price fluctuations are bound to amplify sharply, and demand will then be forced to contract. 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Aug 14, 2026 14:11[SMM Tin Morning Brief: SHFE Tin 2609 Pulled Back on Position Reduction to Close at 427,490, with Capital Outflow of 221 Million]
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