SHFE Lead Prices down 1.55% (2017-5-18)

Published: May 18, 2017 17:39

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SHFE 1707 lead, becoming the most actively traded one, opened at RMB 15,798/mt and ended at RMB 15,535/mt, down RMB 245/mt or 1.55%.

SHANGHAI, May 18 (SMM) – On Thursday, SHFE 1707 lead, becoming the most actively traded one, opened at RMB 15,798/mt and then dipped to RMB 15,535/mt. The contract later rallied to RMB 15,640/mt with entering of longs. During the afternoon trading, SHFE 1707 lead plunged to the daily lowest level at RMB 15,495/mt, refreshing the year’s lowest level again. The contract ended at RMB 15,535/mt, down RMB 245/mt or 1.55%. Positions rose 4,670 to 35,958 and trading volumes increased 6,094 to 31,710 lots.

SHFE 1707 lead will is likely to drop to RMB 15,200/mt.

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