SHANGHAI Jan. 18 (SMM) – LME lead should move at lows of USD 1,590-1,620/mt during Asian trading hours Monday after falling below the 5-day moving average again.
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Major reports are absent today. SHFE 1603 lead is more resistant to declines and the contract meets resistance at RMB 12,730/mt. Thus, the contract will range RMB 12,600-12,740/mt on Jan. 18. In Chinese spot market, spot supply tightness continues and downstream buying interest wanes. Spot lead will fall to RMB 12,950-13,100/mt.
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