Base metal prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly up during Asian morning trading on Monday April 30, following the release of positive Chinese economic data and an easing in geopolitical tensions.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly down this morning, Friday April 27, with only aluminium in positive territory - up by 0.8% at $2,289 per tonne. The rest were all lower by an average of 0.3%.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly up during Asian morning trading on Friday April 27, with only copper prices weakening.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday April 27.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were weaker across the board by an average of 0.6% this morning, Thursday April 26.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday April 26.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Thursday April 26, with zinc prices leading the decline following a large delivery of the metal into London Metal Exchange sheds in Antwerp on Wednesday.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday April 26.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday April 25.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Wednesday April 25, after buying sentiment in China picked up following comments from the country’s central government which suggested a degree of flexibility in its monetary tightening policy.