Breaking News: What Triggers Wide-Spread Declines in China Base Metals Market on Friday? SMM Reports

Published: Apr 7, 2017 17:41

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On Friday's afternoon business, SHFE base metals dived across the board, except SHFE tin. What’s triggered the cross-board decline? SMM analysts share their views on the price picture.

SHANGHAI, Apr. 7 (SMM) – On Friday's afternoon business, SHFE base metals dived across the board, except SHFE tin. What’s triggered the cross-board decline? SMM analysts share their views on the price picture.

Copper

SHFE Copper Plunges Sharply with Risk Aversion Sentiment, SMM Says

Aluminum

SHFE Aluminum Sees Strong Resistance among Metals, SMM Reports

Zinc

SHFE Zinc Takes a Nosedive but will Stay High in Short-to-Medium Term, SMM Reports

Lead

SHFE Lead Prices down 6.93% on Negative Fundamentals, SMM Learns

Nickel

Why Nickel Market Dive in Afternoon Business? SMM Reports

Tin

SHFE Tin Become Only One Survivor after Wide-spread Base Metal Declines on Cut News, SMM Reports

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