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The US stocks closed up 131.95 points fueled by strong business earnings in many sectors; the US dollar against a basket of currencies ended the downward trend; COMEX gold for December delivery closed at USD 1058.6/oz, down USD 5.9/oz, and silver for December delivery closed at USD 17.545/oz, down Cents 28/oz. NYMEX crude oil prices closed down on Thursday due to profit-takings, and crude oil for December delivery closed at USD 81.19/brarrel, down USD 0.18/barrel.
Lead prices are expected to move in the RMB 15,800-15,900/mt range in domestic spot market.
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