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LME Prices to Fluctuate at Lows (2017-8-18)

Aug 18, 2017 09:23

Source:SMM

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (SMM) – Trump will reportedly giving up establishing infrastructure advisory committee. China’s liquidity has been tight recently. Base metals fell back. LME nickel will fluctuate at lows today, and SHFE 1801 nickel should hover between RMB 86,200-87,200/mt, with spot prices between RMB 84,700-86,500/mt.

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