SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) – Market will eye minutes of the US Fed’s latest policy meeting. LME tin will test support at USD 18,000/mt.
SHFE 1609 tin will hold firm at RMB 122,500-124,000/mt.
In Shanghai spot tin market, firm SHFE tin and limited supply will support mainstream traded prices at RMB 124,000-125,000/mt.

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