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See forecast for other base metals, please click: Base Metals to Diverge in Shanghai, SMM Says
Cargo holders rush to sell and hold offers firm while most downstream buyers have not entered market, leaving trading to be sluggish.
Markets expect China’s PPI and CPI for January to be slightly better than December’ figures. LME lead heads for losses but finds support at the 20-day moving average and should range USD 1,740-1,775/mt during Asian trading hours today. SHFE 1604 lead should hover between RMB 13,370-13,570/mt today.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2016-2-18)
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