LME Zinc Net Longs Decline to 2-Month Low

Published: Sep 13, 2017 17:31

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LME zinc net longs held by fund managers decreased to an over 2-month low in the week ended September 8, according to LME report.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 13 (SMM) – LME zinc net longs held by fund managers decreased to an over 2-month low in the week ended September 8, according to LME report.

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Net long positions on LME zinc decreased 7349 to 68,140 lots last week.

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