Base metals prices were on divergent paths during Asian morning trading on Thursday June 7, with copper prices leading on the upside, while nickel was the weakest of the complex following its recent run of strength.

London Metal Exchange three-month base metals prices pared gains during morning trading on Tuesday June 5, with copper, nickel and zinc prices consolidating lower, while the rest were largely unchanged.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday June 5.

Lead prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange outperformed during Asian morning trading on Tuesday June 5, supported by low inventory levels and supply-side concerns.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday June 5.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday June 4.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose during Asian morning trading on Monday June 4, benefiting from supply-side concerns, while the rest of the complex was little changed to stronger.

Base metals prices, with the exception of zinc, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all up during Asian morning trading on Friday June 1.

Base metals on the London Metal Exchange closed mostly higher on Thursday May 31, ending the month broadly supported with most metals trading in positive territory.

China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for May surprised to the upside at 51.9, having been expected to remain at April’s level of 51.4, though the positivity surrounding this release has yet to filter through to base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange.