Ferrous Metals Continue Soaring; Zinc Hits New High

Published: Aug 21, 2017 13:15

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Ferrous metals started this week with big gains, and non-ferrous metals also performed quite well.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) – Ferrous metals started this week with big gains, and non-ferrous metals also performed quite well.

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As of closing time before lunchtime on Monday, iron ore futures prices gained 6.61%, and rebar futures prices gained 3.57%.

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All base metals on the SHFE ended with gains, except lead. SHFE nickel jumped over 4%. SHFE zinc hit new highs, up nearly 3% in morning session.

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