28 Jul 2021
Transactions remain strong by mid of the week on the Shenhua auction platform, indicating confidence among Chinese bidders.
27 Jul 2021
Despite the large increases, prices to China remain well below other regions, hence market sources expect the supplier diverts more cargoes to higher margins markets.
The buying sentiment in Malaysia has been dwindling for weeks because manufacturers have either slashed operating rates or even shut down in compliance with the Movement Control Order (MCO).
As expected, trading sentiment in the domestic spot market remains soft on the second trading day of the week.
Chinese bidders are more active on the second trading day of the week after the supplier agrees to some discounts amid the sluggish futures market.
26 Jul 2021
Manufacturers in the packaging sector are monitoring how quickly end-product buyers resume operation while holding a conservative stance and prefer to consume the on-hand inventories instead of making fresh purchases.
Demand is expected to return in the next couple of days, in the meantime, it is likely that spot prices would remain soft.
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