SMM May 22nd Shanghai lead Market Express: lead prices rise momentum limited spot market trading has not improved for the time being

Published: May 22, 2020 12:19

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SMM May 22nd: Shanghai Changchi Hongyang lead 14435 14485 yuan / ton, price for Shanghai lead 2006 contract liter 250won 300 yuan / ton; Wuxi market southern lead 14335 won 14365 yuan / ton, Shanghai lead 2006 contract liter water 150,180 yuan / ton. The momentum of lead rise is limited, the price of the holder is in line with the market, but most of the lower reaches just need to purchase, coupled with the obvious price advantage of recycled lead, there is still no significant improvement in the bulk market.

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