SHANGHAI, Jun. 1 (SMM) – LME lead will narrowly range USD 1,685-1,705/mt during Asian trading hours Wednesday.
Attention is turning to US China’s official manufacturing PMI for May, which may miss April’s level. Declines will continue in ferrous metal market.
SHFE 1607 lead will edge down to RMB 12,700-12,850/mt on Jun. 1. In China’s spot market, demand stays weak and downstream buyers favor term purchase. More smelters hold back sales due to shortage of raw materials. Spot lead should trade at RMB 12,650-12,800/mt today.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2016-6-1)



