Key contracts for PP and PE on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) exhibited weak sentiment this morning, reflecting subdued results on the auction platform. Homo-PP, in particular, struggled to attract more deals despite a CNY 30-40/ton ($4-6/ton) discount.
Anticipation is now building for a joint press conference between the Chinese government and the People’s Bank of China on Thursday, 17 October, where authorities are expected to unveil new stimulus measures, particularly for the ailing housing sector.