今年西方小金属贸易总额和利润看来要比去年差,因为贸易条件变差,市场价格已经从2005年的高点回落。整个夏季,多数小金属市场安静,致使许多参与者认为金属周期已经开始向下。美国贸易商表示,今年的经营成本上升,而用户不愿意接受高价,买卖形势已经发生变化。目前小金属市场继续 This year the total trade and profits of western small metals appear to be poorer than last year because of deteriorating terms of trade and market prices have come down from their highs in 2005. Throughout the summer, most minor metal markets were quiet, causing many participants to think the metal cycle has started to go down. U.S. traders said operating costs have risen this year, while users are reluctant to accept higher prices, and trading conditions have changed. The current small metal market continues