SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Sept. 22, 2017)

Published: Sep 22, 2017 09:19

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On Thursday’s night trading, base metals fell across the board, with nickel leading the declines. Price declines are possible after stabilizing at first.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22 (SMM) – On Thursday’s night trading, base metals fell across the board, with nickel leading the declines. Price declines are possible after stabilizing at first.

SMM Weekly Price Outlook for Base Metals on LME and SHFE (Sept. 18-22, 2017)

Product	Price Range
Copper	49,800-50,300
Aluminum	16,450-16,750
Lead	20,300-20,800
Zinc	24,550-25,000
Tin	142,500-144,500
Nickel	84,200-85,600

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

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