Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part weaker on the morning of Tuesday October 23, with losses averaging 0.4% – the exception being tin where prices were up by 0.1%.

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

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part weaker this morning, Friday March 9. The exception is nickel, where prices are up by 0.2%, while the rest are lower: Zinc (-1%), tin (-0.9%), aluminium (-0.5%), lead (-0.3%) and copper prices are off by 0.5% at $6,792 per tonne.

Generally London Metal Exchange prices have been weak in recent days and the strong dollar has been a factor in that, but dip-buying appears to be providing support in morning trading on Friday April 26.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed during morning trading on Monday May 27, with a softer dollar and comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting a trade deal with China was still possible providing broad support to the complex.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were little changed to weaker on the morning of Tuesday May 22, with prices down by an average of 0.3%.

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.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday March 22 that are worth another look.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are down across the board by an average of 0.9% this morning, Tuesday November 28. Nickel leads the decline with a 1.7% drop to $11,390 per tonne, while zinc prices are off by 1.2% at $3,147 per tonne and copper prices are down by 0.9% at $6,864 per tonne.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday August 1.