China’s major futures were mixed at midday, led by fuel oil up more than 7% and
methanol rising over 6%. SC crude and low-sulfur fuel oil gained 5%, while pure
benzene, styrene, PX, PTA and polypropylene climbed over 4%. Losses were led by
polysilicon, down 5%, with Shanghai silver and live hogs off nearly 3%, and
glass falling more than 2%.