Geopolitical Risks in Middle East Persist, LME Zinc Center Shifts Downward [SMM Morning Meeting Summary]
[SMM Morning Meeting Minutes: Middle East Geopolitical Risks Persist, LME Zinc Center Moves Lower] Zinc Price Outlook: Overnight, LME zinc formed a bearish candlestick, with the lower Bollinger Band underneath providing support. Renewed US-Iran tensions sparked inflation concerns, reinforcing market expectations for higher interest rates, and LME zinc's center pulled back. Overnight, SHFE zinc formed a small bearish candlestick, with the 10- and 60-day moving averages above imposing resistance and the 5-day moving average below providing support. Overnight, SHFE zinc's center moved lower under the influence of LME. Although social inventory saw moderate destocking, overall levels remained high. Coupled with pronounced off-season characteristics in end-use consumption, resistance to higher prices persisted.