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

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

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.

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.

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.

Base metals on the London Metal Exchange were broadly positive during morning trading on Thursday May 3, with copper leading the complex’s blanket gains after climbing 1.1%.

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

Growing optimism over the outlook for a trade agreement between the United States and China has led to a stronger tone across risk markets, including those for metals.

Metal Bulletin proposes changes to the specifications of two India-origin steel products for future market price assessments.