EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 21/08: Mn ore prices jump; currency movements weigh on chrome exports to China; Chinese vanadium export prices slide

Good morning from Metal Bulletin's offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday August 21.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly up during morning trading on Tuesday, with a retreat in the dollar continuing to provide support to the complex.

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Sellers of UG2 chrome ore have lowered their offers over the past week while the yuan softened against the dollar and inventories continued to rise.

Manganese ore prices are rebounding on the back of rising silico-manganese futures prices in China. 

Chinese vanadium export prices declined last week amid sluggish demand and lower prices outside the country, while European prices were marginally softer with the summer lull continuing to weigh on prices.

East China's Shagang has increased the prices for its long steel products for shipment in late August amid price gains in the spot market.

Turkish hot rolled coil producers are turning their attention to Asian markets such as Vietnam, putting pressure on regional prices.

Mixed outlook for gold as it remains range bound for past three months

Gold stocks down on flat metal price

Gold stocks down on metal decline

Huge quantifiable rise in geopolitical, economic and trade risks

Platinum clearly ahead of palladium for first time in seven years