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Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors.
Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday November 16, with copper prices buoyed by declining stocks, while lead was the sole metal in negative territory.
Base metal prices on Shanghai Futures Exchange fell during Asian morning trading on Wednesday November 15 as a wave of selling continued across the complex, with nickel plummeting as much as 5% earlier in the day.
Base metals prices traded on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part weaker this morning, Tuesday November 14. Tin prices are bucking the trend with 0.2% gain, while the rest are down by an average of 0.6% – somewhat skewed by a 1.5% drop in nickel prices and 1.1% fall in lead prices. Three-month copper prices are off by 0.2% at $6,882 per tonne.
Base metal prices on Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday November 14. Tin and copper prices bucked the trend, however, with the latter finding support from fresh buying interest.
Base metal prices on Shanghai Futures Exchange diverged during Asian morning trading on Monday November 13, with nickel and copper under pressure while aluminium rebounded.
Metal Bulletin is hosting a free web seminar on Thursday November 16 at 9:00am London time to discuss the launch of Metal Bulletin’s Shanghai copper premiums contract by CME Group.
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