At morning close, China's most-active domestic futures were predominantly lower:
Shanghai crude (SC) fell 4%; ethylene glycol (EG) dropped about 4%; short-fiber
polyester, lithium carbonate and PET bottle flake fell over 3%; methanol,
asphalt and PTA declined more than 2%. Gainers included 20# rubber, Europe-route
container freight and natural rubber, and Shanghai nickel, all up over 1%;
platinum, industrial silicon and fiberboard rose around 1%.
