Tag: lead market outlook
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LME lead prices inch up; inventories decline but demand lags
Chinese stocks stay high on weak battery sector demand India’s lead ingot imports decline 15% y-o-y in Jan-Jul’25 The London Metal Exchange (LME) lead market moved slightly higher during Week 35 (25-29 August 2025), supported by falling exchange inventories and a softer US dollar. However, market sentiment remained cautious, as concerns over sluggish battery demand…