Zinc to See Range-Bound Trading Next Week, SMM Predicts

Published: Oct 21, 2016 14:05

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Zinc is expected to move in tight range next week with mixed macroeconomic news, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21 (SMM) - Zinc is expected to move in tight range next week with mixed macroeconomic news, SMM predicts.

LME zinc will move between $2,260-2,340 per tonne, and SHFE December zinc will fluctuate between 17,900-18,500 per tonne, with spot premiums of 120-150 yuan per tonne.

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