Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday December 5 amid bouts of year-end profit-taking, with copper prices falling as longs liquidate.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are split into two camps this morning, Monday December 4. Gains are being seen in nickel (1.1%), tin (0.5%) and copper, which is up by 0.6% at $6,857 per tonne, while the rest are in negative territory: zinc (-0.8%), aluminium (-0.4%) and lead (-0.2%).

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday December 4.

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly higher during Asian morning trading on Monday December 4, with copper rising amid short-covering.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part firmer this morning, Friday December 1.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday December 1.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange extended their weekly losses during Asian morning trading on Friday December 1, with disappointing Chinese macroeconomic data fueling concerns about slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday December 1.

Copper, lead and aluminium prices ticked higher on the London Metal Exchange during European morning trading on Thursday November 30.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are split this morning, Thursday November 30, with copper, aluminium and lead prices up between 0.2% and 0.4%, with copper at $6,760 per tonne, while the rest are weaker with nickel, zinc and tin prices down by 1%, 0.5% and 0.4% respectively.