China's domestic rebar prices were flat on Friday August 16, though trading activity increased slightly.
Domestic Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,670-3,700 yuan ($521-525) per tonne, unchangedNorthern China (Beijing): 3,610-3,630 yuan per tonne, unchangedRebar futures picked up earlier in the day, which stimulated buying interest in the spot market. The benchmark rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange went on to end the day at the same level as Thursday's closing price, however. Sellers kept their prices flat...