Fastmarkets is revising the specifications for its copper concentrates treatment and refining charge (TC/RC) Asia Pacific index after a thorough consultation with a wide range of market participants.

Base metals are for the most part firmer this morning, Monday January 9, lead and nickel prices lead with 0.6% gains, zinc prices are up 0.5%, three-month copper prices are up 0.3% at $5,613 per tonne, while tin prices and aluminium prices are down 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.

We have long held the view that there is a race against time between the trade disputes tipping the global economy toward recession and a trade deal spurring growth while businesses restock as their confidence recovers. For now, the slip toward recession seems to be winning.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the key news and market stories on Thursday January 4.

While nickel is in the spotlight, the rest of the base metals are still being pulled and pushed by the combination of higher tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods and China’s plans to support its economy with further spending on infrastructure.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were stronger across the board in the morning of Wednesday September 20, led by nickel prices climbing 1.8%.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday May 10.

First impressions are that we are off to a bullish start to the week, with the base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange up by an average of 0.6% this morning, Monday February 26.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday November 23.

With the exception of those for tin, base metals prices on Shanghai Futures Exchange were down at the close of morning trading on Tuesday January 21, with investor sentiment dampened after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its global growth forecasts for this year and the next.