Turning bearish on lead demand

Back in February we said that we were cautiously positive on lead demand this year and next. While we remain confident about a tighter supply outlook, we now believe that lead’s demand prospects are weaker than previously thought. We have altered our market balance and price forecasts accordingly.


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