SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Mar. 3, 2017)

Published: Mar 3, 2017 09:10

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Trading sentiment in base metal market is expected to be caution on Friday, and China’s NPC&CPPCC sessions will be opening today, and eyes should be on signals for economic work this year.

SHANGHAI, Mar. 3 (SMM) – Trading sentiment in base metal market is expected to be caution on Friday, and China’s NPC&CPPCC sessions will be opening today, and eyes should be on signals for economic work this year.

Product	Price Range
Copper	47,900-48,500
Aluminum	13,850-14,050
Lead	18,000-18,850
Zinc	22,600-23,200
Tin	145,000-148,000
Nickel	89,000-90,500

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

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