Base metals price on the London Metal Exchange mainly strengthened in the morning of Friday September 29, ahead of China’s week-long National Day holiday next week.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are once again down across the board, with average losses of 0.3% this morning, Friday September 29. Volume has been average with 5,910 lots traded as of 06:42 BST.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were all higher during the Asian morning trading session on Friday September 29 as shorts closed their positions ahead of China’s week-long National Day holiday next week.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were little changed this morning, Thursday September 28, as consolidation set in.

Base metals prices are down across the board by an average of 0.4% on the London Metal Exchange this morning, Thursday September 28. Volume has been average with 6,139 lots traded as of 06:44 BST.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were all weaker during the Asian morning trading session on Thursday September 28, as prices continued to consolidate recent gains and investors took profits ahead of China’s week-long National Day holiday next week.

Copper and aluminium were the only base metals on the London Metal Exchange to close in positive territory this afternoon, Wednesday September 27, after the rest of the complex weakened.

Comex copper prices stabilised on the morning of Wednesday September 27 in the USA although prices must contend with a stronger dollar following hawkish comments from the head of the US central bank.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange mostly strengthened this morning, Wednesday September 27, with lead the only base metal to decline.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are mainly firmer this morning, Wednesday September 27, with gains averaging 0.6%. Volume has been average with 6,713 lots traded as of 06:48 BST.