London Metal Exchange three-month base metals prices continue to produce sluggish price action, down 0.2% on average in the morning of Thursday March 28.

Trading across most of the metals is relatively quiet in early morning on Tuesday April 16 and the market seems to be waiting for fresh direction, which we think means the market is waiting for a US/China trade deal.

Base metals prices and global equity indices were holding up in high ground this morning, Thursday April 30, helped by the US Federal Open Market Committee’s message of continued support, an expansion in manufacturing activity at China’s larger factories, a stronger oil price and because state-sponsored inventory buying in China bodes well for the metals.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday October 11.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday July 31.

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Disappointing Chinese economic data suggests there is little to be bullish about and therefore it is unsurprising that the three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were down across the board by an average of 0.7% on the morning of Thursday June 14.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are split this morning, Thursday November 30, with copper, aluminium and lead prices up between 0.2% and 0.4%, with copper at $6,760 per tonne, while the rest are weaker with nickel, zinc and tin prices down by 1%, 0.5% and 0.4% respectively.

Without fresh major stimulus announcements, markets have turned risk-off again this morning, Friday March 6.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange edged lower during morning trading on Friday September 14, consolidating lower amid continued trade disagreements between the United States and China, while fresh economic data indicates more stability in the Chinese economy.