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On Tuesday, the US stocks closed at rise due to positive earnings from two retailers, and Dow Jones index grew by 0.9%. In currency market, the US dollar weakened. COMEX Gold closed at USD 939.2/oz, up USD 3.4/oz, and silver prices closed at USD 13.995/oz, down Cents 1.5/oz. NYMEX crude oil futures prices closed at USD 69.19/barrel, up USD 2.44/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 13,450-13,500/mt range in domestic spot market.
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