Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were on divergent paths during Asian morning trading on Wednesday October 25, with copper prices lower as investors took profits.

Base metals prices posted across-the-board gains during London Metal Exchange pre-market trading on Tuesday October 24, with follow-through momentum seen from the previous day’s gains, traders said.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are firmer by an average of 0.5% this morning, Tuesday October 24. Three-month copper prices lead the advance with a 1.3% gain to $7,103 per tonne, with tin and nickel both up by 0.6% and aluminium, lead and zinc up by an average of 0.2%.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were higher across the board during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 24, buoyed by a weakening in the dollar and positive sentiment ahead of major industry conferences.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are firmer by an average of 0.4% this morning, Monday October 23. Zinc and lead prices lead the way with a 0.7% gain, while copper prices are the laggards with a 0.1% gain to $6,975 per tonne. Volume has been average of 5,549 lots as of 07:17 BST.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher this morning, Friday October 20, with nickel’s rally leading the pack.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are mostly higher with gains averaging 1.1% this morning, Friday October 20. The exception is tin where prices are off by 0.3%. Nickel prices once again lead the gains with a 2.5% increase to $12,065 per tonne, with lead prices up by 1.6% and copper prices up by 1.3% to $7,060 per tonne. Zinc and aluminium prices are up by 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively.

Aluminium prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) inched higher during Asian morning trading on Friday October 20, supported by lower production data out of China and increased buying interest from downstream participants.

Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange recovered over $100 on Thursday October 19, while aluminium traded slightly higher on strong sentiment for the light metal.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are broadly higher this morning, Thursday October 19. Nickel prices lead the gains with a 1.2% increase to $11,770 per tonne, while tin, aluminium and copper prices are up by between 0.1% and 0.4%, with three-month copper prices at $7,005. Lead and zinc are bucking the trend, with prices down by 1.1% and 0.5%, respectively.