China’s commodity futures were mixed at the morning close, with polysilicon
surging more than 8%. SC crude oil rose over 4%, while low-sulfur fuel oil,
lithium carbonate and fuel oil gained more than 3%. LPG and the container
freight index (Europe route) climbed over 2%.
On the downside, butadiene rubber and caustic soda fell more than 3%, while
No.20 rubber and natural rubber dropped over 2%. Apples, live hogs and tin
declined more than 1%.