SHFE 1704 Zinc Closes with Losses (2017-2-17)

Published: Feb 17, 2017 20:05

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SHFE 1704 zinc fluctuated around RMB 23,430/mt after opening today. In the afternoon, prices fell to RMB 23,135/mt and then rose to RMB 23,280/mt, and closed at RMB 23,280/mt, down RMB RMB 275/mt or 1

SHANGHAI, Feb. 17 (SMM) – SHFE 1704 zinc fluctuated around RMB 23,430/mt after opening today. In the afternoon, prices fell to RMB 23,135/mt and then rose to RMB 23,280/mt, and closed at RMB 23,280/mt, down RMB RMB 275/mt or 1.21%.

Trading volumes on SHFE 1704 zinc decreased 22,440 to 455,000, and positions increased 5,660 to 169,000. SHFE 1704 zinc should weaken this evening.

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