SHANGHAI, Mar 27 (SMM) - LME lead prices went up last week as the US dollar index softened after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while SHFE lead prices hovered sideways, sending the SHFE/LME lead price ratio lower. Lead concentrate imports remained in loss.
Lead Concentrate Imports Remain in Losses
SHANGHAI, Mar 27 (SMM) - LME lead prices went up last week as the US dollar index softened after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, while SHFE lead prices hovered sideways, sending the SHFE/LME lead price ratio lower.
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