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The US stocks soared to 12-month new high supported by better-than-expected quarterly earnings of a number of companies; the US dollar continued to drop, helping stimulate the precious metal market; COMEX gold for December delivery closed at USD 1058.1/oz, up USD 6.6/oz, and the silver for December delivery closed at USD 17.625/oz, up Cents 20.5/oz. The US crude oil futures prices have risen for 8 consecutive trading days, and NYMEX crude oil for November delivery closed at USD 79.61/brarrel, up USD 1.08/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 15,550-15,650/mt range in domestic spot market.
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