Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Monday April 9, with risk-off sentiment in the market pressuring prices lower.

An environment of improved copper prices is unlikely to lead to the irrational exuberance of the previous commodities bull run, with harsh lessons learned and still at the forefront of minds, the head of Anglo American’s copper business said.

Chilean copper producer Codelco has reached an agreement with unionized workers at its Radomiro Tomic division for a new labor contract, thereby avoiding the risk of a strike action.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part weaker this morning, Friday April 6, following further announcements from the White House of increased tariffs against China.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Friday April 6 after United States President Donald Trump said he has instructed his administration to consider $100 billion in additional tariffs against China.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday April 6.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are mixed this morning, Thursday April 5. The main movers are nickel, with prices up by 0.6% at $13,230 per tonne, and zinc where prices are down by 0.5% at $3,237 per tonne. Copper prices are up by 0.1% at $6,721 per tonne.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday April 5.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were all higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday April 5 amid hopes that talks between the United States and China could avert a global trade war.

CME Group's average daily volumes reached an all-time high of 22.2 million contracts in the first quarter, up 30% year on year, the exchange said on Tuesday April 3.