Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Wednesday March 21 with the risk-off tone persisting amid fears of a trade war between the United States and China, and ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) monetary policy meeting later today.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) surged during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 17, buoyed by increasing optimism in the market regarding China’s economic outlook.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange mostly drifted lower during morning trading on Wednesday July 17, with the complex coming under pressure from strength in the dollar and growing risk aversion stemming from US-China trade tensions.

Base metals prices were generally lower in the early trading hours of Tuesday July 9, amid concerns over the prolonged US-China trade dispute, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the continued sell-off in major equity indices and persistently weak economic data.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed during Asian morning trading on Thursday November 8, as the market took stock of the United States' mid-term election results and what it would mean for the world economy going forward.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Friday May 25.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday February 5.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange extended their weekly losses during Asian morning trading on Friday December 1, with disappointing Chinese macroeconomic data fueling concerns about slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy.

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.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are up across the board by an average of 0.8% this morning, Monday September 18. Zinc prices lead the way with a 1.2% rise, followed by lead prices, up by 1.1%, and three-month copper prices that are up by 1% at $6,553 per tonne.