LME Zinc Net Long Positions Grow

Published: Sep 6, 2017 16:26

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Net long positions on LME zinc held by fund managers grew in the week ended September 1, according to LME report.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 6 (SMM) – Net long positions on LME zinc held by fund managers grew in the week ended September 1, according to LME report.

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Net long positions increased 3,565 to 75,489 lots.

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