Base metals on the London Metal Exchange were firmer this morning, Friday January 11, with three-month prices up by an average of 0.9%.

Further weakness in China’s Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), that fell to 48.3 in January from 49.7 in the prior month, was enough to dent confidence in the base metals market this morning, Friday February 1, with prices for the most part weaker as a result.

Global risk sentiment improved on Monday June 10 after the United States reached a last-minute trade deal with Mexico over the weekend, averting the imposition of a 5% tariff on all Mexican goods entering the US.

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Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday December 14, underpinned by weakness in the dollar, while lead was the sole metal in negative territory.

In a reversal of the previous day’s show of strength, base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down across the board during morning trading on Wednesday July 31.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly lower during the Asian morning trading session on Thursday October 5 amid quiet trading conditions and a recovery in the dollar.

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange continued to rise during Asian morning trading on Monday December 18 amid positive market sentiment, with the red metal reaching its highest in three weeks.

Base metals on the London Metal Exchange were broadly lower at the close of trading on Tuesday April 24, with aluminium and nickel continuing to drop.