Prices slightly increase in LME billet market

Monday, 23 May 2011 11:40:32 (GMT+3)   |  

The following price movements were recorded in London Metal Exchange (LME) billet contract trading as of the end of last week.

 

As of May 13

As of May 20

Weekly change (%)

 

Bid

Ask

Bid

Ask

Bid

Ask

Official, cash:

535.00

545.00

545.00

555.00*

1.87

1.83

Official, 3 months:

534.00

536.00

540.00

541.00

1.12

0.93

Official, 15 months:

590.00

600.00

600.00

610.00

1.69

1.66

Evaluation closing, cash:

535.00

545.00

545.00

555.00

1.87

1.83

Evaluation closing, 3 months:

534.00

536.00

540.00

541.00

1.12

0.93

*Official cash ask or Offer price is the settlement price for the cash contract selling in two LME business days' time.

Stock billet volumes decreased to 39,845.00 mt as of May 20, compared to 52,195.00 mt on May 13.


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