SHANGHAI, May 22 (SMM) – On Monday, SHFE 1706 lead opened at RMB 15,500/mt and then surged sharply to RMB 15,810/mt with entering of longs. SHFE 1706 lead later stayed firm and ended at RMB 15,730/mt, up RMB 360/mt or 2.34%. Trading volumes reduced 6,550 to 54,122 lots and positions dropped 916 to 36,876.
SHFE 1706 lead will fluctuate at current level for a short term with support at RMB 15,000/mt but lack of upward strength.

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