SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Mar. 14, 2017)

Published: Mar 14, 2017 09:10

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Base metals tried to move higher, but finally fell back from highs for most, a sign of big resistance at highs.

SHANGHAI, Mar. 14 (SMM) – Base metals tried to move higher, but finally fell back from highs for most, a sign of big resistance at highs.

Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2017-3-14)

Product	Price Range
Copper	47,200-47,700
Aluminum	13,680-13,950
Lead	17,850-18,200
Zinc	22,300-22,750
Tin	143,500-146,000
Nickel	84,500-85,500

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

Note: Prices all above are for most-actively traded contract on the SHFE.

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