With the exception of those for aluminium, base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange ended the morning trading session on Thursday February 13 slightly higher than their closes on Wednesday.

With little apparent progress made at last week’s United States-China trade talks and with economic data still generally pointing to weakness, as seen by China’s import and export data at the start of the week, the overall theme across markets seems to be one of more waiting.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday June 6.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Friday January 26 after profit-taking emerged following a strong performance across the complex on Thursday.

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.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday June 4.

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.

Nickel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell during Asian morning trading on Monday May 21 amid a stronger dollar, but the outlook for the metal remains positive owing to strong fundamentals.

Positive headlines regarding continuing US-China trade talks have fueled a recovery in global risk sentiment so far on Friday March 29, subsequently providing support to three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange.

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.