SMM Weekly Price Outlook for Base Metals on LME and SHFE (Jun. 12-16, 2017)

Published: Jun 12, 2017 10:33

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Base metals advanced after falling since the end of Dragon Boat Festival from May 29-30, and market fundamentals led to big price divergence.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 12 (SMM) - Base metals advanced after falling since the end of Dragon Boat Festival from May 29-30, and market fundamentals led to big price divergence. This week, base metals are expected to move higher, but caution attitude should be taken to further gains of some products after sharp rallies.

China Base Metal Output Data in May 2017, SMM Exclusive Data

	LME 3-M (USD/mt)	SHFE 3-M (RMB/mt)
Copper	5650-5800	45200-46200
Aluminum	1870-1920	13450-13800
Zinc	2450-2550	20500-21400
Lead	2050-2110	16500-17100
Tin	18600-19600	140000-144000
Nickel	8700-9000	71800-74200

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