SMM November 18:
The most-traded SHFE zinc 2512 contract opened at 22,365 yuan/mt. At the beginning of the session, bulls reduced their positions, causing SHFE zinc to fluctuate downward throughout the session. It touched a low of 22,265 yuan/mt toward the end, finally closing down at 22,310 yuan/mt, a decrease of 155 yuan/mt, or 0.69%. Trading volume fell to 93,469 lots, while open interest dropped by 9,124 lots to 82,326 lots. SHFE zinc formed a large bearish candlestick. Macro sentiment turned bearish, and funds exited the market, putting SHFE zinc under pressure. However, expectations for domestic smelting production cuts and export conditions still provided some support. SHFE zinc is expected to mainly fluctuate during the evening session.
