Deliverable lead stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange-approved warehouses declined by 2,892 tonnes or 8.5% over the past week to 31,110 tonnes as of Friday February 9, marking the biggest decline across the exchange’s base metals complex.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday February 9.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all in negative territory during Asian morning trading on Friday February 9, with copper prices pressured by a combination of dollar strength and stock increases on the London Metal Exchange.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday February 9.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday February 8.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Thursday February 8, with only aluminium in positive territory, after a jump in the dollar overnight and a bout of profit-taking sank prices.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday February 8.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are ticking higher this morning, Wednesday February 4, posting an average gain of 0.6%. Nickel (+1.4%) is the strongest, while zinc (+0.2%) and lead (+0.1%) are the laggards of the complex.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday February 7.

Most base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were in positive territory during Asian morning trading on Wednesday February 7, with only lead prices weakening.