This week, after the price spread between the TD price on the Gold Exchange and the SHFE April contract narrowed, it remained stable, but the import window for silver ingots closed, and traders’ imported silver ingot arrivals declined. As month-end approached, coupled with weaker precious metals prices and continued downward adjustments in spot premiums, spot transactions were sluggish, and transaction prices were still mainly concluded through negotiated discounts. As of Thursday, in the Shanghai market, the tradable quote for standard silver ingots against TD premiums was lowered to 50-100 yuan/kg. Suppliers of standard silver ingots still largely held prices firm and were reluctant to sell, while downstream buyers only made just-in-time procurement, and were likewise less willing to stockpile on price dips. Trading in the spot market continued to shrink. Inventory side, spot market consumption continued to weaken this week. Although downstream just-in-time procurement generally involved substantial price negotiations, suppliers held inventory and waited due to costs and other reasons, and social inventory of silver ingots posted a slight cumulative increase. In addition, the import window for silver ingots had basically closed, and both supply and demand in China’s spot silver ingot market declined. Social inventory of silver ingots is expected to see limited growth this week.

Precious metals staged their first coordinated rally in nearly two weeks on Tuesday as the prospect of a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict continued to lift market sentiment and weaken the dollar.

In the short term, a stronger US dollar weighed on precious metals prices. Silver prices remained in the doldrums today; the spot-futures price spread between TD and the most-traded SHFE silver contract narrowed, and spot premiums still showed signs of further declines. In Shanghai, suppliers of national-standard silver ingots lowered their premiums over TD to quotes of 900-1,100 yuan/kg, but mainstream bulk deals were concentrated at TD+900-1,000 yuan/kg. High-premium quotes saw only small volumes of less than 1 mt, yet trading volume remained moderate. In some regions, cargoes self-picked up from production site at smelters were quoted at premiums of 850-1,000 yuan/kg over TD and were concluded on rigid demand. Quoted prices for silver ingots in the market still varied significantly, with large differences across different deal sizes and brands. After silver prices weakened, downstream buyers feared further declines and purchased cautiously, staying on the sidelines; deals were generally concluded after negotiating and adjusting prices with suppliers, and market trading turned slightly quieter.

[SS Futures Daily Review] Indonesian Nickel Ore News Boosts SS Back Above 14,000 Yuan/mt, Stainless Steel Spot Market Remains Stable During Holiday SMM, February 11 — SS futures showed a strong upward trend. Last night, the 2026 Indonesian nickel ore approval quota was officially announced, driving SHFE nickel and stainless steel futures higher; during the day, SS futures once again climbed above 14,000 yuan/mt, finally closing at 14,145 yuan/mt. On the spot market side, despite the strong performance of SS futures, most spot trading was suspended as traders and downstream enterprises were largely on holiday, resulting in minimal actual transactions and stable prices. The most-traded SS futures contract strengthened and probed higher. At 10:30 am, SS2604 was quoted at 14,010 yuan/mt, up 160 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. In Wuxi, spot premiums/discounts for 304/2B were in the range of 160-360 yuan/mt. In the spot market, the average price for 201/2B cold-rolled coil in Wuxi was reported at 8,500 yuan/mt; the average price for 304/2B cold-rolled mill-edge coil was 14,100 yuan/mt in Wuxi and 14,050 yuan/mt in Foshan; the price for 316L/2B cold-rolled coil in Wuxi was 26,600 yuan/mt, and 26,600 yuan/mt in Foshan; the price for 316L/NO.1 hot-rolled coil in Wuxi was reported at 25,750 yuan/mt; the price for 430/2B cold-rolled coil was 7,800 yuan/mt in both Wuxi and Foshan. This week, repeated fluctuations in macro sentiment, combined with a significant pullback in precious metals prices, dragged down nonferrous metals futures overall, with stainless steel futures also...

(Washington, D.C. – February 10, 2026) After posting its strongest annual performance since 1979 last year, silver prices continued to set new highs in 2026, fueled by rising investor interest.

Today, precious metals prices retreated significantly, and sellers were reluctant to sell. In the Shanghai market, some suppliers offered TD premiums of 3,500-3,800 yuan/mt or premiums of 3,000 yuan/kg against the SHFE silver 2604 contract in the morning session. Downstream buyers only made just-in-time procurement in small quantities. Although TD premiums of 3,800-4,000 yuan/mt or even higher were still seen in the market, sellers mainly held prices firm and were reluctant to sell, making actual transactions difficult. Today, smelters reduced their offers, and spot cargo supply in the spot market remained tight. Despite the sharp decline in futures, neither the Shanghai nor the Shenzhen market saw lower premiums for sales. Suppliers held back goods in anticipation of price increases, while some downstream producers took early holidays due to difficulties in raw material procurement and the approaching Chinese New Year holiday. Investment demand and traders' willingness to purchase were weak, leading to thin trading in the spot market today.

Today, precious metals prices weakened after a slight catch-up rise. Spot market quotations increased, with suppliers in Shanghai holding back sales and adopting a wait-and-see attitude, offering premiums of 2,000-2,500 yuan/kg against TD or 2,200 yuan/kg against the SHFE silver 2604 contract. Downstream buyers actively negotiated prices, leading to significant disparities in market quotations. Transactions at high premiums were relatively difficult, prompting some suppliers to lower their premiums to 1,500-1,800 yuan/kg against TD to secure deals. Spot market circulation remained tight. After silver prices weakened slightly, downstream buyers restocked based on rigid demand, and market trading activity improved significantly compared to yesterday.

On June 12, at the 2025 SMM (13th) Minor Metal Industry Conference - Main Forum, hosted by Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd. and SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), Han Xiao, General Manager of Zhishui Investment Co., Ltd., shared insights on the theme of "Review of Gold and Silver Market in 2025 and Future Outlook"...

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