Copper, aluminium, zinc and lead stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange-approved warehouses continued to rise in the week ended Friday January 19, while tin and nickel saw their inventory levels decline.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday January 19.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were generally higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday January 18 with copper prices outperforming, while the others gave a more subdued performance ahead of key Chinese data releases today.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday January 18.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday January 17.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are edging lower this morning, Tuesday January 16, posting an average loss of 0.7% on subdued trading volumes. Nickel prices, down by 1.6%, are the weakest, while copper and tin prices, both down by 0.2%, are showing the most resilience.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday January 16.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday January 16, with only tin prices in positive territory.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are stronger across the board this morning, Monday January 15, with the complex up by an average of 1.2%. Copper ($7,248 per tonne) and nickel ($12,905 per tonne) lead the advance with rises of 1.9%, while tin lags behind with a 0.1% gain to $20,300 per tonne.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday January 15.