SMM, April 22:
The most-traded SHFE lead 2605 contract opened at 16,735 yuan/mt during the session. SHFE lead prices dipped slightly at the beginning of the session, touching a low of 16,675 yuan/mt, before rebounding. From mid-session to the close, prices moved sideways within the range of 16,690-16,755 yuan/mt, ultimately settling at 16,730 yuan/mt, posting a bearish candlestick with a decline of 155 yuan/mt, or 0.92%. Recently, LME lead inventory has continued destocking and spot premiums in Southeast Asia have remained elevated, with the ex-China lead market fundamentals stronger than those in China. Meanwhile, the refined lead import window is nearing closure, tightening domestic lead ingot supply. However, downstream consumption is in the traditional off-season and spot transactions remain sluggish. Under this pattern of weakness in both supply and demand, lead prices are expected to maintain a fluctuating trend.
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