SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (May 12, 2017)

Published: May 12, 2017 09:06

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Base metal prices were volatile during overnight trading, and the struggles between shorts and longs are expected to be continuing on Friday.

SHANGHAI, May 12 (SMM) – Base metal prices were volatile during overnight trading, and the struggles between shorts and longs are expected to be continuing on Friday.

Product	Price Range
Copper	44,900-45,300
Aluminum	13,700-13,900
Lead	16,150-16,400
Zinc	21,400-21,770
Tin	141,000-143,000
Nickel	76,200-77,300

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

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

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