Metal Bulletin proposes to launch a weekly price assessment for hot-dipped galvanized (HDG) coil exports from Turkey.

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEx) will introduce yuan-denominated London mini futures for lead, nickel and tin on Monday December 14, it said today.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part under pressure during morning trading on Thursday October 25, with the complex down by an average of 0.2%. Poor US new home sales data on Wednesday and weakness in equity markets are weighing on market sentiment.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) will launch a new lead futures contract, physically delivered in the USA and Europe, pending regulatory approval, the bourse announced today.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday September 6.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are mostly consolidating in the morning on Monday September 25, after steep declines last week.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were little changed to stronger during morning trading on Friday July 27, with easing global trade tensions providing support to the complex.

Most base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were up during Asian morning trading on Friday November 9, buoyed by the modest pick-up in risk-on sentiment following China’s release of positive economic data for October.

London Metal Exchange base metals prices have generally been weak in recent days but some dip-buying seems to be emerging, which for now is providing support. But, with much of Asia in, or heading for, Golden Week and Labor Day holidays, liquidity is likely to shrink either leading to more volatility, or quiet trading in the days ahead.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday September 13.