Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates a bearish trend in the zinc market, with domestic spot zinc prices declining amid increased selling pressure and macroeconomic concerns [1][2][3] - The Shanghai zinc futures contract (2602) opened at 23,960 CNY/ton, reached a high of 24,045 CNY/ton, and closed at 23,970 CNY/ton, reflecting a decrease of 75 CNY and a drop of 0.31% [1] - The trading volume for the Shanghai zinc 2602 contract decreased by 8,584 hands to 143,227 hands, while open interest fell by 7,144 hands to 76,607 hands [1] Group 2 - The macroeconomic environment shows a rise in bearish sentiment, with the labor market indicators in the U.S. suggesting a cooling trend, including an increase in initial jobless claims to 208,000 and a significant rise in continuing claims to 1.914 million [2] - Domestic smelters are expected to resume production, but demand remains weak, leading to a situation where zinc prices have not yet reached the psychological price levels of downstream enterprises [3] - The overall trading activity in the zinc market is subdued, with downstream buyers only purchasing based on immediate needs, resulting in a slight oversupply situation [3]
长江有色：9日锌价下跌 高锌价压制补货需求
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 08:21