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Stock markets dropped on Tuesday as market insiders warn that the banking industry fundamentals reported no improvement. COMEX Gold Trust closed at USD 947.6/oz, up USD 0.7/oz, and silver prices closed at USD 14.345/oz, down Cents 1/oz. NYMEX crude oil futures prices closed at USD 69.45/barrel, down USD 1.15/barrel due to negative economic data.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 13,500-13,600/mt range in domestic spot market.
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