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METALS MORNING VIEW 10/08: Metals prices remain upbeat, even as geopolitical tensions pick up

The metals complex continues to carry positive momentum, even as rising geopolitical tensions trigger a modest correction in global equity markets after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in lower for a third consecutive day. Sabre rattling between Pyongyang and Washington continues after North Korean state media reported authorities are working on plans to fire four missiles near the US territory of Guam, which will be ready by mid-August.

August 10, 2017
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CHINA COKE WRAP: Mill margins continue to push domestic, export prices

Strong steel markets and good margins have kept pushing up metallurgical coke prices in China, for both domestic sales and exports.

August 9, 2017
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METALS MORNING VIEW 09/08: US/NK tensions fail to dampen metals sentiment

Rising tensions in the Korean Peninsula have so far failed to dent positive sentiment in the base metals complex, with the industrial metals consolidating the strong gains they have recorded so far this week.

August 9, 2017
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 08/08: Comex copper price rise fizzles out

Comex copper prices consolidated on the morning of Tuesday August 8 in the USA amid a lack of new drivers during what is typically a quiet trading period.

August 8, 2017
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By Dalton Barker

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GLOBAL VANADIUM WRAP: Chinese buyers eye arbitrage window as European, US prices consolidate

Chinese ferro-vanadium and vanadium pentoxide prices continued to rally last week, while the international markets were characterised by Chinese enquiries, consolidation of price gains and trader profit-taking.

August 8, 2017
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By Anna Xu

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GLOBAL FERRO-SILICON WRAP: Tight supply fuels Chinese run; US, EU markets level off

Chinese spot ferro-silicon prices have continued a firm ascent on bullish sentiment amid tight supply, recording their highest levels since the start of 2014.

August 8, 2017
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By Chris Kavanagh

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METALS MORNING VIEW 08/08: Base metals under pressure on China’s disappointing trade growth

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are under slight downward pressure this morning, in part due to the release of disappointing Chinese trade data for July. While nickel (-0.8%) performs the worst, aluminium (+0.1%) is the only base metal in positive territory. Volume has been average with 7,613 lots traded as of 05:47 BST.

August 8, 2017
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GLOBAL CHROME WRAP: Chinese spot FeCr prices rise on increased demand, underpinning sentiment in other Asian markets

Chinese high-carbon ferro-chrome prices increased in line with stronger consumer demand last week, which gave support to market sentiment in other Asian markets where prices were steady. The European high-carbon ferro-chrome market was also stable, with suppliers holding firm on a base price of $1.10 per lb, despite low-key trading activity in the seasonal slowdown.

August 8, 2017
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By Chris Kavanagh

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GLOBAL MANGANESE WRAP: Ore prices hold steady amid sufficient smelter stocks; alloy prices weaken in Asia

Manganese ore prices were largely stable on Friday August 4, reflecting the slowing of raw material purchasing at manganese alloy smelters, citing plentiful stocks.

August 7, 2017
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By Chris Kavanagh

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 07/08: Comex copper price starts week just in positive territory

Comex copper prices started the week on a solid footing although positive US employment data released at the end of last week is also providing support to the dollar.

August 7, 2017
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By Dalton Barker

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