The Chinese molybdenum market remains firm overall, with intense price negotiations between buyers and sellers. The contradiction between the difficulty of securing low-cost materials and the stagnant steel bidding prices has led to narrow price fluctuations and slow order growth.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remain steady and firm as the Chinese New Year approaches. Reports of holiday shutdowns and maintenance at mines have tightened supply, providing strong market support. However, weak demand and cautious consumer sentiment have limited new orders, leading to a slowdown in overall market activity.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Tungsten prices remain generally stable as the dual weakness in supply and demand becomes more pronounced at the turn of the year. 

Chinese rare earth prices have continued to edge upward, with neodymium oxide prices increasing by approximately 4,000 yuan/ton, praseodymium-neodymium metal prices rising by about 1,000 yuan/ton, terbium oxide prices climbing by roughly 1,000 yuan/kg, and dysprosium oxide prices up by about 10,000 yuan/ton.