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The exchange rate of EUR to USD rose by 1%, dragging down the US dollar index to 79.46. The US monthly rate of CPI in June rose by 0.7%, which continued to drive up the attractiveness of COMEX Gold Trust hedging inflation. Silver prices increased by Cents 35.5/oz to USD 13.208/oz.
Traded prices are expected to be around RMB 13,300/mt for lead in domestic spot market.
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