Date: Nov 7, 2018
Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday November 7.
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down across the board during Asian trading hours, as skepticism once again washed over previous positive sentiment brought by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s promise to open the country’s economy to the world.
Check Fastmarket MB’s live futures report here.
Long-term contracts for cobalt hydroxide supply in 2019 have been heavily weighted towards lower payables year on year, with discussions centered around increasing availability of intermediates.