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This week (March 2-6), the average price of lead in China saw a slight increase compared to last week. The weekly average spot price of primary lead in China was Yuan 16,652/tonne, up by 0.19% week on week, and the weekly average spot price of secondary lead was Yuan 16,545/tonne, up by 0.23% week o
The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose further during February to reach 51.2, staying above the 50-mark for the second month though only rising by 0.2 point from January, according to the latest data compiled by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP).
In March 2026, macro factors are expected to have a mixed impact on tin prices. From a fundamental perspective, expectations of improved supply are likely to weigh on prices. In contrast, on the demand side, with downstream enterprises resuming operations, market demand is expected to gradually pick
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