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METALS MORNING VIEW 24/10: Copper prices off to a strong start

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are firmer by an average of 0.5% this morning, Tuesday October 24. Three-month copper prices lead the advance with a 1.3% gain to $7,103 per tonne, with tin and nickel both up by 0.6% and aluminium, lead and zinc up by an average of 0.2%.

October 24, 2017
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BULLION LATEST 24/10: Gold gets respite from weaker dollar

The spot gold price posted slight gains during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 24 as the dollar halted its climb.

October 24, 2017
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By Vivian Teo

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 24/10: SHFE base metals higher; copper prices surge amid positive sentiment

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were higher across the board during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 24, buoyed by a weakening in the dollar and positive sentiment ahead of major industry conferences.

October 24, 2017
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GLOBAL FERRO-SILICON WRAP: Chinese market climbs again on tight availability

Prices in the Chinese ferro-silicon market have increased over the past week, while in the US market prices fell further and the European market remained stable.

October 24, 2017
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By Declan Conway

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GLOBAL CHROME WRAP: Alloy prices weaken in China; lower November tenders expected

Reduced trading has pushed ferro-chrome prices in China downward, although chrome ore has rallied slightly, while the price range in Europe has narrowed and prices in the USA have resisted the drag of slower trading.

October 23, 2017
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 23/10: Comex copper inches upward to begin week

Comex copper prices recovered after a four-session drought in the morning on Monday October 23 with current fundamentals remaining positive for the complex in the USA.

October 23, 2017
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By Dalton Barker

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GLOBAL ANTIMONY WRAP: Prices fall globally amid dwindling demand

Antimony prices moved down last week in Europe and China as weak consumption continued to put pressure on the market.

October 23, 2017
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GLOBAL SILICON WRAP: High raw material costs boost Chinese prices; European market steady

Silicon export prices fob China continued to move up in the latest pricing session, while the European market was stable on tightening material availability.

October 23, 2017
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 23/10: Base metals start the week higher; copper consolidates

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were higher across the board this morning, Monday October 23, as they begin to consolidate after significant pullbacks last week.

October 23, 2017
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METALS MORNING VIEW 23/10: Metals remain in consolidation mode

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are firmer by an average of 0.4% this morning, Monday October 23. Zinc and lead prices lead the way with a 0.7% gain, while copper prices are the laggards with a 0.1% gain to $6,975 per tonne. Volume has been average of 5,549 lots as of 07:17 BST.

October 23, 2017
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