India: Ferro molybdenum prices increase driven by global factors
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- Around 40 t of spot trades concluded last week
- Ferro molybdenum prices up in China, on LME
Global impact on domestic market
Recent developments in the international market, such as China's stimulus measures and geopolitical tensions, have impacted ferro molybdenum prices and shipment movements. As a result, domestic prices in India also rose, though the increase was gradual as the market needed time to adjust to the price hike.
A key producer from Maharashtra said, "Currently we are taking selective orders. Also, we are not willing to take bulk bookings as we expect further hike in prices."
Price trends across globe
Domestic ferro molybdenum prices (Mo:60%) in China increased by RMB 3,500/t ($495/t) to RMB 241,500/t ($34,174/t) ex-works Inner Mongolia, w-o-w. Following the conclusion of the National Day holidays, there was no significant movement in the spot market. However, the introduction of a monetary stimulus package contributed to the upward movement in prices.
In Europe, ferro molybdenum prices (Mo:70%) remained largely stable, holding at $52/kg w-o-w.
On the London Metal Exchange (LME), prices recorded a slight increase of $0.31/pound w-o-w, reaching $21.9/pound as of 8 October.
Outlook
Based on current market indications, BigMint estimates that prices are likely to continue their uptrend in the coming days.