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On Friday, the US stocks closed up, as the positive comments from securities traders helped to drive up stock prices of Procter & Gamble and major home builders. In currency market, the US dollar index rebounded from the year-low point due to the fading demand for risk avoidance. COMEX gold closed down USD 3.2/oz due to strengthened US dollar, and three-month contract silver prices closed at USD 17.065/oz, down Cents 20/oz. NYMEX crude oil futures prices closed at USD 72.04/barrel, down USD 0.43/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 15,500-15,600/mt range in domestic market.
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