Key contracts for PP and PE on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) exhibited weak sentiment this morning, reflecting subdued results on the auction platform. Homo-PP, in particular, struggled to attract more deals despite a CNY 30-40/ton ($4-6/ton) discount.
Anticipation is now building for a joint press conference between the Chinese government and the People’s Bank of China on Thursday, 17 October, where authorities are expected to unveil new stimulus measures, particularly for the ailing housing sector.
Buying interest has weakened, with the appearance that buyers resist current prices unless bolstered by substance, such as a tangible supply disruption in the Middle East or a realised economic stimulus—both of which were anticipated throughout the previous week but did not materialise.