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Home / Metal News / LME Zinc to Weaken (2017-5-4)

LME Zinc to Weaken (2017-5-4)

May 4, 2017 09:06

US trade data in March and the number of US initial jobless claims last week due for release today are expected to be upbeat, weighing down LME zinc.

SHANGHAI, May 3 (SMM) – US trade data in March and the number of US initial jobless claims last week due for release today are expected to be upbeat, weighing down LME zinc.

LME zinc will move between USD 2,550-2,610/mt today. SHFE 1706 zinc should fluctuate between RMB 21,300-21,800/mt, with spot prices RMB 260-300/mt above SHFE 1706 zinc. Caixin’s April manufacturing PMI for China will be released today.

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