Iron ore prices are expected to soften from current high levels in the July-September quarter.

The 2009 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5910 yuan per ton on July 6.

The 2009 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5808 yuan per ton on July 3.

LME nickel price trend on July 2nd

Analysts said the country should ramp up its efforts to revitalize domestic demand to sustain the improvement in industrial earnings amid mounting uncertainties.

Nickel price trend on July 2nd

LME nickel price trend on July 1st

Key finished steel products with a significant increase in imports in May compared to April are oil country goods (up 71%).