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A deal struck between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur trading group will boost trade between the two blocs in non-ferrous metals and related products, Fastmarkets heard on Tuesday July 2.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Monday April 9, with risk-off sentiment in the market pressuring prices lower.

Trade negotiations between the United States and China following a meeting between the countries’ leaders on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Japan at the end of last month have not progressed as well as investors had hoped.

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Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were firmer during morning trading on Wednesday April 2, up by an average of 0.4% – further evidence of a recovery in China's economy seems to be providing support.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly higher during Asian morning trading on Wednesday March 14, underpinned by a weaker dollar and healthy data releases from China.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly up during early trading on Thursday October 4 following the release of positive economic data from the United States overnight.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday March 9.

Trafigura has moved to integrate its derivatives trading business to function under individual book heads, which will further consolidate the management of its metals business, Fastmarkets understands.