LME Zinc to Weaken (2017-5-26)

Published: May 26, 2017 09:51

Save

LME zinc closed lower yesterday but was supported by weekly moving average, having strong upward momentum.

SHANGHAI, May 26 (SMM) – LME zinc closed lower yesterday but was supported by weekly moving average, having strong upward momentum. US Q1 GDP and PCE due for release this evening are promising, which will boost the US dollar index and weigh down LME zinc. LME zinc will move between USD 2,610-2,660/mt today. SHFE 1707 zinc will fluctuate between RMB 22,000-22,400/mt, with spot prices RMB 80-150/mt above SHFE 1706 zinc.

LME Zinc prices SHFE zinc prices zinc prices

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

17 hours ago

Terminal Performance "Uneven," Zinc Oxide Chinese New Year Break Up YoY

17 hours ago

18 hours ago

Dual Pressures Force Die-Casting Zinc Alloy Firms to Lengthen Chinese New Year Holidays

Approaching the 2026 Chinese New Year, SMM conducted communication and research on the pre-holiday break arrangements of domestic die-casting zinc alloy enterprises. This survey covered 20 enterprises, with a total annual capacity of 829,000 mt, involving a zinc consumption scale during the holiday period of approximately 45,548 mt.

18 hours ago

Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Feb 06)

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 06 Feb , 2026

18 hours ago