Wait-and-see sentiment clouds spot ferro-silicon market; prices stagnant

Spot prices in the Chinese ferro-silicon market were unchanged during the week to Wednesday August 2, even after ferro-silicon futures were boosted by the announcement of the stimulus package last week.

Fastmarkets’ price assessment for ferro-silicon 75% Si min, in-whs China was 7,100-7,300 yuan per tonne on Wednesday, stable from one week prior.

The price assessment for ferro-silicon 75%...