SHANGHAI, Apr. 24 (SMM) – Attention should be on US dollar index on Monday. LME lead will move at USD 2,120-2,180/mt on Monday and SHFE 1706 lead is expected to fluctuate between RMB 15,700-16,250/mt.
In China’s domestic market, demand and supply will remain sluggish. Traders give offers as usual while downstream battery producers held wait-and-see stance. Spot lead should drop RMB 100/mt and trade at RMB 16,000-16,150/mt on Monday.
![Supply-Side Tug-of-War Between Longs and Shorts, Weak Demand-Side Support [SMM Lead Morning Meeting Minutes]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/guTSZ20251217171722.jpg)
![SHFE Lead Fluctuated Downward in Night Session, Closing with a Small Bearish Candle; LME Lead Rose First Then Fell, Closing Slightly Lower [SMM Lead Morning Brief]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/EhsCj20251217171721.jpeg)

