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The US stocks closed up for six consecutive trading days, setting a record high for 2009, due mainly to rising energy stock prices; the US dollar dropped. In precious metal market, COMEX gold prices hit USD 1,060/mt, and COMEX gold for December delivery closed at USD 1,057.5/oz, up USD 8.9/oz. The US crude oil prices closed at seven-week high, and have risen for three consecutive trading days, and NYMEX crude oil for November delivery closed at USD 73.27/brarrel, up USD 1.5/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move around RMB 15,600/mt in domestic spot market.
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