China Commodity Futures Close Mixed; Lithium Carbonate, Europe Container Route Drop Over 5%

China’s commodity futures closed mixed on July 9, with lithium carbonate and the Europe container shipping route contract down more than 5%, Jiemian News reported. Cotton and Shanghai silver fell more than 2%, while cotton yarn and stainless steel slid more than 1%; glass and starch posted smaller declines. On the upside, fuel oil and crude oil rose more than 3%, while Shanghai nickel and styrene gained more than 1%; industrial silicon and red dates edged higher.