SHANGHAI, May 9 (SMM) –SHFE 1607 lead will lack rising strength and will move at RMB 12,850-13,000/mt on May 9 with no improvement in fundamentals.
Attention is turning to movement of US dollar and crude oil prices. LME lead will move in a narrow range of USD 1,730-1,750/mt during Asian trading hours Monday. In China’s spot market, battery producers start sales promotion activities in the off-season and show little buying interest. Spot lead should trade at RMB 12,900-13,000/mt today with stabilizing of SHFE lead.
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