Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were little changed during the morning session on Thursday September 12, with trading activity light ahead of a national holiday in China on Friday to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Apart from three-month tin prices that are down 0.9% on the London Metal Exchange this morning, Monday April 24, the rest of the metals’ prices are ranged between plus and minus 0.3%, with copper prices up 0.3% at $5,652 per tonne.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly up during the morning trading session on Wednesday November 20, with the complex finding slight support from improved investor confidence following reports that China’s central bank will loosen monetary policy to support economic growth.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were all higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday April 5 amid hopes that talks between the United States and China could avert a global trade war.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were higher across the board by an average of 0.7% on the morning of Thursday September 20. For now, the market seems to be grateful that the latest round of tariffs from the United States stood at 10% and not the 25% initially threatened.

Asian Pacific equity indices are firmer this morning, Friday March 20, as are many of the base metals and all of the precious metals, but given the worst no doubt lies ahead in terms of weaker demand for non-household consumables in Europe and the United States, the current upturn may be a countertrend move or a two-thirds-of-the-way-down pause.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are firmer across the board, with prices up by an average of 0.3% this morning, Friday August 4. Zinc prices are once again leading the advance with a 0.9% gain to $2,819 per tonne, while the rest are up between 0.1% and 0.4%, with copper prices up 0.4% at $6,370 per tonne. Volume has been average with 6,497 lots traded as of 07:01 BST.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part treading water this morning, Tuesday April 30, while the market digests the disappointing Chinese data released earlier. This, combined with the fact that many Asian market participants are away for holidays this week, is likely to lead to subdued trading – but reduced liquidity could also lead to increased volatility.

Following a strong close in the previous session, the three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly consolidating their recent gains during early trading on Thursday September 13.

Another wave of optimism regarding United States-China trade talks has boosted broader markets and weakened havens, but the base metals have not taken much notice.