Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during trading on Wednesday May 2 after the dollar strengthened significantly on Tuesday.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday December 7.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Wednesday January 9 that are worth another look.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were on divergent paths this morning, Monday October 9, with nickel leading the upside and climbing over 2%.

The three-month nickel price on the London Metal Exchange was lower across morning trading on Friday January 3, with price action falling against a fresh inflow of just over 3,000 tonnes, while tin futures similarly lost ground.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part weaker this morning, Wednesday March 6. With the exception of aluminium that was little changed, the rest of the complex were down between 0.2% for nickel and tin and 0.9% for zinc.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are up by an average of 0.5% this morning, Wednesday September 20. Most metals are in positive territory, with three-month copper prices up by 0.5% at $6,563 per tonne, although zinc prices, down by 0.2%, are bucking the uptrend. Volume has been below average with 4,335 lots traded as of 06:31 BST.

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday December 28.

China's trade surplus with the United States in the first half of 2019 has increased as imports from the US have fallen by 25.7%, stoking fears that President Trump will harden his position in trade talks with China.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mixed this morning, Friday March 15, with copper, aluminium and nickel up by an average of 0.6%, while zinc, lead and tin were down by an average of 0.6%.