United States President Donald Trump’s signing of bills to support Hong Kong’s protestors may undermine or delay progress in US-China trade talks; this seems to have become a headwind for equities this morning, Thursday November 28, but so far, with the exception of nickel, it has not dragged down base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday February 8.

The three-month copper price rose significantly on the London Metal Exchange this morning, Thursday October 5, following an earthquake in Chile.

The firmer tone of recent days has subsided this morning, Friday May 17, with some talk out of China that they are in no hurry to resume trade talks no doubt weighing on sentiment.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell during Asian morning trading on Wednesday May 30, reversing the gains seen on Tuesday, with the red metal’s prices coming under pressure from a strengthening dollar.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday February 13.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose during Asian morning trading on Tuesday November 21, boosted by expectations of possible supply disruptions due to upcoming industrial action at Peruvian copper mines.

Chris Eger, previously M&A director at Trafigura, is replacing Heinz Eigner as Nyrstar cfo, effective immediately.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange led the rest of the base metals higher during Asian morning trading on Monday April 23, with the red metal benefitting from strong fundamental support.

Base metals prices were on divergent paths during Asian morning trading on Thursday June 7, with copper prices leading on the upside, while nickel was the weakest of the complex following its recent run of strength.