Tin Investing News» china

Tin Inches Up on China Imports

Melissa West — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:01:57 +0000

Bloomberg reported base metals, including tin, moved up on an increase in China imports and Europe.

Tin Prices Stall on Macroeconomic Outlook

Michael — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:45:24 +0000

While the price of tin has made a modest gain since the start of the year, global economic cues may limit the gains in the short term. Indonesia has lifted the export ban increasing supply, while demand is still weak.

Tin Slips on China Slowdown

Melissa West — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:18:25 +0000

Reuters Africa reported base metals slipped, including tin, on Monday on slowing demand in China.

Base Metals Drop

Melissa West — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:58:15 +0000

Bloomberg reported base metals fell, after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the government will maintain property curbs and the dollar jumped.

China Sets 2012 Tin Export Quota at 18,000 Tonnes

Melissa West — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:55:29 +0000

Reuters reported China set a tin export quota for 2012 at 18,000 tonnes.

Tin Prices and Supply Volatility

Michael — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:36:13 +0000

As the old adage goes, “The only cure for high prices, is high prices.” The fundamentals of the tin market are showing this statement to be true. The high price in April prompted a sell-off of stocks in China. Now that the price is depressed Indonesia has ban exports hoping for a higher price.

European Tin Premiums Rise; China Demand Seen Strong

Melissa West — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:21:09 +0000

Reuters Africa reported tin premiums in Europe rose this week as inventories declined in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses.

Tin Ready to Outperform Nickel

Michael — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:03:24 +0000

Tin and nickel have been in a battle for the highest priced non-precious metals traded on the LME. Currently the price of tin on the LME is $23,450 per tonne, while nickel is priced at $21,645 per tonne. Comparing the supply and demand fundamentals of the two markets is essential.

Tin Prices to Rise as China Back in Buying Mood

Melissa West — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:12:36 +0000

Platts reported tin's recent fundamentals point to higher prices soon, as China wraps up a recent phase of tin destocking.

Tin Set to Re-Test Record Highs on China Demand

Melissa West — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:06:55 +0000

Reuters UK reports tin is expected to return to the record high it hit in April later this year as demand in China rises.