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    LIVE FUTURES REPORT 12/04: LME nickel price falls 2.8%; zinc stocks up 5% following deliveries in Asia

    The London Metal Exchange three-month nickel price was down by 2.8% to $16,165 per tonne during morning trading on Monday April 12, with the other base metals also starting the week lower after turning to the downside last Friday following comments out of China regarding rising commodity prices.

    April 12, 2021
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
    MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices, broader markets weaken

    Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange were weaker this morning, Monday April 12, while markets contend with cross winds.

    April 12, 2021
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    By: William Adams
    Brazil’s B3 corn contract hits BRL101.4/bag high on supply fears

    Fears over Brazil’s delayed safrinha corn crop and ongoing domestic demand have driven the May futures contract on the…

    April 9, 2021
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    By: Timothy Worledge
    STEEL SCRAP WRAP: Global markets stabilize following recent price spikes

    Major global steel scrap markets have started to level off in recent days following sharp increases in the preceding few weeks.

    April 9, 2021
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    By: Amy Hinton
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