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See forecast for other base metals, please click: No Big Impact on Base Metal Prices from US Rate Hike, SMM Says
SHFE 1601 tin advanced sharply at the tail of Wednesday’s night session on long buying, and should move at RMB 89,000-92,000/mt today, with gains checked by weak LME tin.
Tin prices in Shanghai spot market will follow SHFE tin up to RMB 89,500-91,000/mt.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2015-12-17)
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