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The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) finally returned to growth in January with the index standing at 51 for an on-month rise of 1.5 points, according to the latest data compiled by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP). The global PMI had languished in contracti
China's lead prices decreased this week. Specifically, Mysteel's 1# primary lead weekly average spot price declined by 1.91% week on week, and that of the secondary lead was down by 1.74% week on week, reaching Yuan 16,537/tonne and Yuan 16,420/tonne, respectively. The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHF
Amid weakening macroeconomic factors and fundamental support, China's tin prices are expected to trend weaker in February 2026. From a macroeconomic perspective, the U.S. Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts in January, with multiple Fed officials expressing caution regarding inflation. Conse
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