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SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Oct. 16, 2017)

Oct 16, 2017 09:16

On Monday, eyes should be China’s CPI and PPI for September, and eurozone’s August trade data after seasonally adjustment. Base metals are expected to keep diverging for the foreseeable future.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 16 (SMM) – On Monday, eyes should be China’s CPI and PPI for September, and eurozone’s August trade data after seasonally adjustment. Base metals are expected to keep diverging for the foreseeable future.

Product	Price Range
Copper	53,200-53,700
Aluminum	16,450-16,700
Lead	20,450-20,600
Zinc	25,900-26,350
Tin	146,000-147,500
Nickel	92,500-93,500

Unit: yuan/tonne

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