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Fundamentals to Keep Zinc Prices High This Week, SMM Foresees

Jul 31, 2017 11:41

Source:SMM

Zinc prices are expected to stay at high levels this week since fundamentals remain positive, SMM foresees.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 31 (SMM) – Zinc prices are expected to stay at high levels this week since fundamentals remain positive, SMM foresees.

Zinc Inventories Add in China Major Markets, SMM Reports

LME zinc may move in the range of $2,740-2,840 per tonne this week, SMM predicts. SHFE September zinc, the most actively traded contract, will move between 22,800-23,500 yuan per tonne.

China Zinc Concentrate TCs Hold Stable on Ore Tightness in August, SMM Reports

Notably, SHFE zinc may experience technical fall this week, SMM added.

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