European and US prices stabilising, but Chinese prices begin to slide

摘要

European spot silicon metal prices have been steady in April, consolidatingMarch gains on buoyant demand in the secondary aluminium and chemical sectors, factors that are seen persisting through the rest of this quarter. Deals have been reported as being done for July delivery. Western European auto sales jumped almostn% in March asa regional recovery in demand spreadto France from other major car markets, according to the latest industry data.