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The US stock has risen for 4 straight trading days, and positive corporate earnings released by JP Morgan generated the market optimistic sentiment over quarterly report. However, the US manufacturing index in July was negative 7.5, separating the US dollar from the lowest point of 79.13 since June 4th. NYMEX crude oil futures prices fluctuated due to mixed economic data. COMEX gold price closed lower after moved narrowly, and investors were searching for other positive news except commodity market. Silver price rose by Cents 2.7/oz to USD 13.235/oz.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 13,100-13,200/mt range in domestic spot market.
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