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Commodity firms lead Shanghai index higher

SHANGHAI'S key stock index closed higher today, ending a four-day losing streak, led by commodity producers.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.94 percent, or 26.6 points, to close at 2,865.45 points. Turnover dropped to 127 billion yuan (US$8 billion) from yesterday's 159 billion yuan.

The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks the smaller domestic market, was up 1.75 percent to 1,260.59 points.

Coal miners led the gainers as the cold front is to boost coal consumption. Datong Coal Industry Co surged 7.7 percent to 21.54 yuan. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co jumped 2.8 percent to 26.5 yuan.

Gold producers rebounded after the gold price climbed for the first time in five days. Gold for December delivery gained 0.4 percent to US$1,342.20 an ounce on the Comex in New York.

Zhongjin Gold Corp was up 8.1 percent to 40.37 yuan. Zijin Mining Group Co increased 5.9 percent to 8.75 yuan. Shandong Gold Mining Co rose 6.5 percent to 55.28 yuan.

Copper and oil producers were also on the gaining side despite the government proposed temporay price caps on important daily necessities to contain inflationary risks.



 

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