Rubber futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) settled lower on Friday (April 12, 2013) amid a lack of strong cues.
The most actively traded contract for September 2013 delivery ended at 21,350 yuan/metric ton, down 405 yuan or 1.86%.
Although the low production season is supportive, high inventories inChinaweigh on the market and slower-than-expected auto sales inChinaalso added to the downside pressure.
(Contributed by Olivia, olivia@tireworld.com.cn)