SMM May 28th Shanghai lead Market Bulletin: lead is expected to maintain consolidation while trading in the trade market is sluggish

Published: May 28, 2020 12:27

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SMM May 28th: Shanghai Changchi Hongyang lead 14605Mui 14625 yuan / ton, price for Shanghai lead 2006 contract liter water 180mur200 yuan / ton; Wuxi market southern lead 14525 yuan / ton, Shanghai lead 2006 contract price 100yuan / ton; another import KZ lead 14425 yuan / ton, flat water quotation for Shanghai lead 2006 contract. Future lead to maintain the consolidation trend, the price of the holder has not changed significantly, while the primary lead and recycled lead factory shipping price advantage is obvious, diversion is just needed, the spot trade market continues to be in the doldrums.

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