| China’s uncertain economic situation is likely to hang heavy over the non-ferrous metals sector in 2015. The country is one of the largest consumers and producers of non-ferrous metals and its decision to re-balance economic growth from an investment-focused one to a consumption-oriented one has upset demand-supply balances.
It has not helped that the other emerging markets, too, are seeing slower growth, while Europe’s growth continues to disappoint. Moreover, capacities that were planned in the years when the prices were high are coming on line at a time when demand is flagging. Despite all these factors, non-ferrous metals such as zinc and aluminium were better off in 2014...............................................Full Article: Source
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