Overview:In the morning session, zinc futures consolidated at highs, and downstream buying interest remained lukewarm. Overall transactions showed no improvement today, with traders' spot quotes basically flat from yesterday, and most trading was between traders. SMM #0 zinc ingot prices fell 135 yuan/mt MoM to 26,630 yuan/mt.
Downstream: recently received #0 zinc ingots at a premium of 80 yuan/mt against the 2610 contract for delivery, and is temporarily observing without purchasing
Downstream: today, spot quotes in Ningbo are almost unchanged from yesterday. The plant currently has raw material inventory and continues to observe without purchasing today
Downstream: today, #0 zinc ingots are quoted at a premium of 80-130 yuan/mt against the 2610 contract for delivered-to-factory basis. Spot premiums rose yesterday, and today purchases are made on an as-needed basis
Upstream: today, ordinary #0 zinc ingot spot cargoes with invoices dated this month are quoted at a premium of 90 yuan/mt against the 2610 contract, flat MoM from the previous trading day, with no transactions yet
Trader: zinc futures prices rebounded MoM, and downstream purchase enthusiasm weakened. Today, overall market inquiries and purchases remain generally weak
Upstream: today, ordinary #0 zinc ingot spot cargoes with invoices dated this month are quoted at a premium of 70 yuan/mt against the 2610 contract, flat MoM from the previous trading day, with no transactions yet
Trader: today, Shanghai warehouse ex-warehouse prices are at a premium of 80 yuan/mt against the SMM #0 average price. Zinc futures prices are consolidating, and downstream buyers are cautious about high prices, with weak purchase willingness recently
Trader: today, Shanghai Qilin is quoted at a premium of around 80 yuan/mt against the SMM #0 zinc ingot price, with spot quotes basically flat from yesterday
Trader: today, ordinary #0 zinc in Shanghai is at a premium of 80-90 yuan/mt against the SMM #0 average price. There are many traders selling in the market, and trading is mostly between traders
Trader: today, ordinary #0 zinc ingots from Shanghai warehouses are offered at a premium of 70 yuan/mt against the 2610 contract, with trading mostly between traders
Upstream: today, shipments are mainly ex-works zinc ingots, with no spot quotes from Shanghai warehouses
Trader: today, Shanghai warehouse ex-warehouse prices are at a premium of around 80 yuan/mt against the SMM #0 average price. Overall spot quotes in the market are basically flat from yesterday, and downstream inquiry interest remains generally weak
Upstream: Today, no zinc ingot shipment quotes from Shanghai warehouses