SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Mar. 30, 2017)

Published: Mar 30, 2017 09:15

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Base metals, after some advanced above the key resistance level overnight, are expected to diverge on Thursday due to technical resistance.

SHANGHAI, Mar. 30 (SMM) – Base metals, after some advanced above the key resistance level overnight, are expected to diverge on Thursday due to technical resistance.

Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2017-3-30)

Product	Price Range
Copper	47,400-47,800
Aluminum	13,700-13,940
Lead	17,350-17,950
Zinc	23,300-23,700
Tin	142,000-145,000
Nickel	82,500-85,000

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

Note: Prices all above are for most-actively traded contract on the SHFE.

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