SHANGHAI, Jul. 1 (SMM) – Last night, SHFE 1608 lead started at RMB 13,210/mt and grew to RMB 13,270/mt following a low of RMB 13,085/mt, to end at RMB 13,195/mt.
SHFE 1608 lead started at RMB 13,195/mt on Friday and grew to RMB 12,270/mt. The contract closed at RMB 13,260/mt, rising RMB 210/mt or 1.61%. Trading volumes were down 3,774 to 12,344 lots and positions slipped 912 to 16,056.
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