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The Dow Jones index closed down 47.16 points, since the weak consumer confidence index offset the positive impact from stabilized housing markets; the US dollar strengthened, as the worse-than-expected US consumer confidence index and sluggish US stock markets reduced market risk preference. COMEX gold closed at USD 994.4/oz, up USD 0.3/oz, and three-month contract silver prices closed at USD 16.178/oz, down Cents 1.7/oz. NYMEX crude oil futures prices closed at USD 66.71/barrel, down USD 0.13/barrel. .
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 15,350-15,450/mt range in domestic spot market.
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