SHANGHAI, Sep. 5 (SMM) –LME tin will challenge resistance at USD 20,900/mt due to a weak dollar. SHFE 1801 tin rose after a low opening during Monday’s night session, and should move mainly within RMB 146,500-148,500/mt today.
In Shanghai spot market, limited demand will keep mainstream traded prices in check at RMB 144,000-145,500/mt.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2017-9-5)

![US August PPI beats expectations, boosting rate hike expectations; the most-traded SHFE tin contract falls below the 410,000 yuan mark [SMM Tin Midday Review]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/gbiCe20251217171750.jpg)
![SHFE tin closed at 414,050 (-2.18%) overnight, with both longs and shorts cautious ahead of the September 11 CPI data release [SMM Tin Morning News]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/LLUUJ20251217171751.jpeg)
