Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Wednesday January 2, the first trading day of the new year, after disappointing Chinese data provided further evidence of slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy.

Fastmarkets MB's bi-weekly Shanghai-bonded copper stock assessment scheduled for Monday December 31 will be published on Friday January 4 due to delays in gathering assessments as a result of the New Year's Day holiday.

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday December 31.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were all up during Asian morning trading on Monday December 31 amid renewed optimism in the market after US President Donald Trump reported “big progress” in trade talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Trade log for cobalt sulfate in China including transactions, bids and offers reported to Fastmarkets MB.

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

Chinese domestic spot battery-grade lithium carbonate prices were stable in the week ended Thursday December 27, with buyers in no hurry to make any purchases ahead of the New Year holiday. Lithium hydroxide prices in the country were similarly unchanged because consumers had no immediate need to restock.

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday December 28.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly up during Asian morning trading on Friday December 28, with weakness in the dollar buoying most of the complex.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday December 28.