Non-Ferrous Metals Rose Generally, To See Whether the Lead Prices Would be Stable at 14,900 yuan/mt

Published: May 19, 2022 17:33

Source: SMM

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The most-traded SHFE lead contract opened at 14,755 yuan/mt and fell to 14,745 yuan/mt.

SHANGHAI, May 19(SMM) - During the day, then moved around 14,850 yuan/mt after pulling up. Finally ended at 14,905 yuan/mt after pulling up to 14,930 yuan/mt before closing. Open interest decreased by 15,231 lots to 39,552 lots and trading volume stood at 70,375 lots. Lead prices stopped falling amid the general rise of non-ferrous metals. The market shall see whether lead prices would be stable at 14,900 yuan/mt.

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