The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday March 28.

Metal Bulletin and sister publication American Metal Market will follow its published pricing calendar for its base metals and minors, ores and alloys prices over the coming Easter Break.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday March 27.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rebounded during Asian morning trading on Tuesday March 27, buoyed by a weaker dollar and an improvement in risk appetite after fears of an escalation in tensions between the United States and China receded.

Copper, nickel and other energy metals will outperform in the next commodity up-cycle driven by electrical vehicles and renewable energy, and while zinc may underperform in comparison, prices could peak around middle of this year amid tight supply, Erik Sardain, managing partner and global strategist at consultancy Victorem Capital, said.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday March 27.

London-based metals merchant Concord Resources is eyeing opportunities brought about by resource nationalism and protectionism, after announcing results that show how the company's rapid expansion accelerated through 2017.

Base metals prices, with the exception of tin, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all lower during Asian morning trading on Monday March 26 after the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States weighed on the demand outlook for commodities.

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange traded sharply lower during Asian morning trading on Friday March 23 after United States President Donald Trump signed off on import tariffs for Chinese products, triggering fears of a global trade war and slowdown in global economic growth.

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday March 22, with support coming from a weaker dollar following Wednesday’s US Federal Reserve meeting.