Since the start of 2016, stocks of all the LME metals have fallen, while SHFE inventories of the same metals have risen. We think this trend reflects two main factors. First, optimism that physical demand in China will pick up over the course of this year. Second, a rise in speculative activity in commodities on Chinese exchanges.
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