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LME Lead to Face Pains from Firmer Dollar (2016-6-28)

iconJun 28, 2016 09:20
Source:SMM
LME lead will suffer downward pressure from firmer dollar and will range between USD 1,690-1,710/mt during Asian trading hours Tuesday.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 28 (SMM) – LME lead will suffer downward pressure from firmer dollar and will range between USD 1,690-1,710/mt during Asian trading hours Tuesday.

Markets expect US Q1 annualized GDP to be positive, which will support US dollar.

SHFE 1608 lead will hover between RMB 12,700-12,850/mt on Jun. 28. In China’s spot market, downstream battery makers report mounting stocks and show little buying interest. Some smelters move goods out at larger discounts, but this do not work effectively. Spot lead should trade at RMB 12,650-12,800/mt today. 

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