18 Sep 2023
The Dalian Commodity Exchange began the week on a bearish note as concerns over the property market overshadowed the uptick in industrial output and retail sales activities.
Shenhua auction platform kickstarted the new week with a satisfactory number of transactions as the producer maintained the auction prices on a stable to softer note compared to the previous session.
16 Sep 2023
While concerns over the medium-term outlook remained, market participants are motivated by the surging crude oil prices to restock larger quantities, believing the current firming trend is here to stay.
On the other hand, PET bottle supply remains comfortable in Asia, which spares buyers the urgency to make replenishments.
15 Sep 2023
In spite of the stronger futures trading, buying activities in the domestic spot market declined further on the final day of the week.
Chinese bidders rush back to the Shenhua auction platform to secure additional cargoes after the crude oil market surged to the highest levels in 2023, signalling a possibility that the PP and PE market might sustain the firming trend.
14 Sep 2023
Worries about the demand outlook also deepened after the EU Central Bank raised interest rates by 0.25% despite slowing economy.
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