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The US stocks increased sharply on Thursday, and the Dow Jones index closed at 9,000 points for the first time since January, due mainly to the strong earnings of the company, as well as the market optimistic sentiment with regard to economic recovery triggered by the rebounding existing home sales. COMEX Gold Trust closed at USD 954.8/oz and the new US silver ETF is expected to enhance the prices of precious metals. Silver price rose by Cents 7/oz to USD 13.77/oz. NYMEX gasoline futures prices rose significantly, driving up crude oil futures prices to USD 67/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move around RMB 13,350/mt in domestic spot market, slightly better than yesterday.
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