Rubber futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) settled 4.24 percent lower in tight range on Thursday (April 18, 2013), continuing a downward trend in the wake of the sharp losses in the previous two sessions.
The most actively traded contract for September 2013 delivery ended at 18,725 yuan/metric ton, down 830 yuan or 4.24%.
Analysts noted thatShanghairubber had been oversold over demand concerns fromChina, adding that technical rebound was expected in the coming sessions.
(Contributed by Olivia, olivia@tireworld.com.cn)