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The U.S. stocks closed higher but with limited upward room. Caterpillar announced its solid earnings and a portion of investors took profits. COMEX gold futures prices were dampened by remarks of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FED) Chairman Ben Bernanke, with quiet transactions. Silver price fell by Cents 14.7/oz to USD 13.478/oz. NYMEX crude oil futures prices rose by Cents 74/barrel, with fluctuated transactions. Market players were waiting for economic recovery but adopted a cautious attitude towards the process of the recovery.
Lead prices are expected to move around RMB 13,300-13,400/mt in domestic spot market.
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