SHFE Lead Moved Sideways Intraday, Edged up at the Close to Record a Small Bullish Candlestick [Brief Comment on Lead Futures]

SMM, May 18:

The most-traded SHFE lead 2606 contract opened at 16,429 yuan/mt during the session. From the early to mid-session, SHFE lead prices moved sideways within the range of 16,410-16,470 yuan/mt. Near the end of the session, prices edged up, touching a high of 16,490 yuan/mt, and finally closed at 16,475 yuan/mt, posting a small bullish candlestick, down 35 yuan/mt or 0.21%. After the delivery of lead ingots, the pressure of social inventory buildup gradually eased. On the supply side, primary lead enterprise production edged up last week, while secondary lead smelting operating rates declined slightly, presenting mixed factors on the supply end. The off-season trend in downstream consumption continued, with demand remaining weak. SHFE lead prices are expected to maintain a fluctuating trend in the short term.

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