Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange consolidated on the morning of Friday June 8 amid concerns that the latest trade figures from China could stoke further trade tensions.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday June 8.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down across the board during Asian morning trading on Friday June 8, with nickel prices, under pressure from the weakening buyer sentiment seen in the stainless steel sector and bouts of profit-taking, leading the decline.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were split into two camps on the morning of Thursday June 7, with copper leading aluminium and nickel higher, while the rest were little changed to weaker.

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.