[SMM Rare Earth Weekly Review: Downstream Restocking Purchases Active, Pr-Nd Prices Hold Up Well] Pr-Nd oxide prices held up well overall this week, as downstream buyers concentrated on restocking, boosting market confidence among upstream suppliers, leading to widespread price increases and making low-priced supplies difficult to find. However, at the same time, some metal plants still believe that Pr-Nd oxide prices are unlikely to see a significant rise later this year, and purchasing intensity has not noticeably increased.

[SMM Rare Earth Weekly Review: Pr-Nd Prices Continue to Rise Amid Strong Downstream Wait-and-See Sentiment] Pr-Nd oxide prices showed an overall recovery trend this week. Influenced by news factors, downstream purchase willingness improved. According to feedback from separation enterprises, as Pr-Nd oxide prices fell to relatively low levels, inquiries and procurement volume from metal plants increased significantly WoW. Suppliers took the opportunity to raise offers, and low-priced supplies tightened rapidly. As of today, Pr-Nd oxide prices rose to 553,000-557,000 yuan/mt.

[smm rare earth weekly review: rare earth prices fluctuate downward market transactions stall] this week, pr-nd oxide prices pulled back. on one hand, as pr-nd oxide prices rose rapidly, downstream purchase willingness gradually decreased. on the other hand, influenced by news factors, traders' confidence in the future weakened, and they began to dump goods at lower prices. during the week, pr-nd oxide prices pulled back to 600,000-608,000 yuan/mt.

[smm rare earth weekly review: rare earth prices fluctuate upward market transactions recover] this week, pr-nd oxide prices saw a significant increase. under the combined influence of continuously tight upstream supply, a noticeable rise in downstream export orders, and speculative capital inflows into the futures market betting on price increases, pr-nd oxide prices quickly rose to 630,000-634,000 yuan/mt within the week, with a weekly gain of 13.4%.

[SMM Rare Earth Weekly Review: Rare Earth Prices Pull Back Significantly, Actual Market Transactions Sluggish] This week, the price of Pr-Nd oxide began to show a downward trend. It is understood that due to factors in the news, the bullish sentiment of some traders in the future market was dampened. In recent days, the volume of Pr-Nd oxide actively offered in the market has increased significantly. Guided by the sentiment of "rush to buy amid continuous price rise and hold back amid price downturn", downstream buyers have been more cautious in inquiring about goods, leading to a decrease in market transaction activity. The price of Pr-Nd oxide fell to 522,000-525,000 yuan/mt.