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DAILY: Wait-and-see mood prevails in China's met coke market

China's spot metallurgical coke market was gripped by a thick wait-and-see sentiment on March 10 as the downstream steel market took a hit from cooled optimism after statements of US President Donald Trump pointed to a possible easing of the ongoing war against Iran.

DAILY: Futures rallies ease bearishness for China's spot met coke market

The pessimistic prospects for China's spot metallurgical coke market eased slightly on March 9, as prices of both coking coal and steel billet regained some momentum after deeper global supply worries jolted futures prices sharply higher.

DAILY: China's met coke price cuts materialize, risks remain

The latest reduction in China's met coke prices took effect as scheduled, with price cuts from two leading steel producers on the same day primarily advancing the implementation. Market participants widely expect continuous downside risks going forward, citing a visible weakness in downstream demand

WEEKLY: Faltering demand further lifts stockpiles at Chinese coke producers

Metallurgical coke stockpiles at Chinese coke producers were seen building higher this week, mainly driven by faltering demand from steelmakers as some mills in North China have curtailed operations during the country's policy-setting meetings convened in Beijing starting this Wednesday. This situat

DAILY: China's met coke market to soften, outlook negative

China's spot metallurgical coke market is poised to retreat, as leading Chinese steelmakers are expected to join the ranks after some northern mills demanded Yuan 50-55/tonne ($7.3-8/t) cuts on their met coke purchasing prices on March 4. However, pressures for the market may persist even after this

DAILY: Chinese steelmakers kick off new met coke price cuts

After holding steady for over a month, the Chinese metallurgical coke market is set to enter a downward correction, with some steel mills in North China requesting lower selling prices from their coke suppliers on March 4. This is expected to lead to more than one round of price declines

MONTHLY: China's met coke market seen under pressure in March

The Chinese metallurgical coke market is anticipated to face downward pressure in March, alongside soft demand from domestic steelmakers and limited cost support due to the continued weakness in the coking coal market, Mysteel's monthly report of the commodity predicts.

DAILY: China's met coke prices expected to dip as pressures mount

The Chinese metallurgical coke market is expected to enter a downward trajectory, as some domestic steelmakers were heard planning to kick off new cuts on their coke purchasing prices on March 4. If this happens, it is likely to be easily materialized across the country, considering the weakening co

DAILY: China's spot met coke market outlook still clouded, futures rise

The outlook for China's spot metallurgical coke market was still clouded as of March 2, with high in-plant inventories at coke producers expected to further undermine their pricing power in a market traditionally dominated by steelmakers, Mysteel learned.

DAILY: Downbeat outlook for China's met coke market grows

The downbeat outlook for China's spot metallurgical coke market was growing on February 28, a makeup working day after the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday, with participants anticipating larger downside risks this week amid softer market fundamentals.