GLOBAL ZINC & LEAD WRAP: Shanghai, Europe zinc premiums soften; global lead premiums unchanged

摘要

Physical zinc premiums in Shanghai softened in the week to Tuesday October 15, with the import loss for bringing zinc into the region widening by just under $100 per tonne since last week; meanwhile a drop in the Northern Europe premium was exacerbated by poor demand and tight forward spreads. - Low buying appetite widens import loss in Shanghai - Stagnant demand, tight spreads soften Northern European premiums - Automotive woes a concern for US zinc market