SMM Exclusive: What’s Factor Behind Big Rise in China Base Metal Market on Tuesday?

Published: Oct 25, 2016 17:23

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Base metal prices on the SHFE surged across the board on Tuesday, with SHFE aluminum, lead and zinc hitting daily upward limits. What’s the driving factor behind the surge?

SHANGHAI, Oct. 25 (SMM) – Base metal prices on the SHFE surged across the board on Tuesday, with SHFE aluminum, lead and zinc hitting daily upward limits. What’s the driving factor behind the surge? The followings are SMM’s exclusive analysis of the rise.

Is Support for Copper Price Gains Sustainable? SMM Exclusive

Aluminum Prices to Gather More Strength on Multiple Positive Factors, SMM Says

Zinc to Stay High before Year-End, SMM Says

China Lead Price to Keep Rising Momentum after Tuesday’s Surge, SMM Expects

Supply Concerns to Support Tin Price Gains, SMM Reports

Will Nickel Advance Further after 2-day Rising Streak? SMM Reports

Macroeconomic Factors for Big Leap in Base Metals October 25, SMM Reports

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