Will Zinc Frenzy Ease after SHFE Price-Control? SMM Reports

Published: Aug 22, 2017 17:30

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Fundamentals in zinc market remain unchanged at present. When combined with strong bullishness, zinc prices will remain high in the near term, SMM said.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – Fundamentals in zinc market remain unchanged at present. When combined with strong bullishness, zinc prices will remain high in the near term, SMM said.

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But the SHFE released restrictions on zinc contract positions. At the meantime, inflows of imported zinc are expected after the import profit window reopens. This will impact domestic spot market.

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In this scenario, investors should be wary of technical fallbacks after longs leave the market after profit-taking, SMM warns.

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