CHINA REBAR: Spot market weaker than futures

China's domestic rebar prices rose slightly on Wednesday July 7, but the gains were much lower than those in the futures market.

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Eastern China (Shanghai): 4,960-4,990 yuan ($767-771) per tonne, up by 10 yuan per tonne

Heavy rain in large parts of China and high temperatures in the south have pushed down end-user demand for rebar, with one trader in Shanghai describing spot demand as "really...

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