LME Lead to Strengthen (2017-6-23)

The power rationing in Yunnan, Henan, and Hunan since July-August and the power rationing in Jiangxi and Guangxi in September are undoubtedly the current hot spots. According to a recent SMM survey, the power rationing in Jiangsu, Guangdong and other regions in China has continued. Since late September, the social inventory of lead ingots has declined due to the combined effects of losses, power rationing and environmental protection.

LME lead will fluctuate at highs between USD 2,460-2,490/mt today.

LME lead will fluctuate at highs between USD 2,300-2,330/mt today.

LME lead will trade at $2,225-2,300 per tonne this week, and SHFE 1708 lead will fluctuate at 17,500-17,800 yuan per tonne.

LME lead will stay firm this week with price range at USD 2,270-2,310/mt, and SHFE 1708 lead will hover at RMB 17,600-18,200/mt.

SHFE 1708 lead opened at RMB 17,815/mt and closed at RMB 17,800/mt, up RMB 65/mt or 0.37%.

Motive battery supply is tight in China's market and will ease in mid and late June.

LME lead will trade at USD 2,100-2,125/mt on Tuesday and SHFE 1707 lead, lacking of upward strength, will fluctuate between RMB 16,400-16,700/mt.

LME lead will move at USD 2,100-2,130/mt on Thursday and SHFE 1707 lead will fluctuate between RMB 15,850-16,200/mt.

Two leading battery producers in China announced to raise motive battery price up by 30-50 yuan, such as 48v20Ah up to above 500 yuan。