Silver Prices Edged Up amid Release of Economic Data

SHANGHAI, Apr 4 (SMM) - The final reading of Markit manufacturing PMI in the United States in March was 49.2, lower than the expected value of 49.3 and the ISM manufacturing PMI in the United States in March was 46.3, lower than the previous value of 47.7 and the expected value of 47.5. The data are all bullish, and thus the prices of silver still roses slightly. The average ex-factory price of SMM1# silver today was 5,307 yuan/kg, up 8 yuan/kg or 0.15% from yesterday.  Due to the relatively high prices, the transaction was still relatively cold.