The three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part little changed this morning, Monday December 17. The exception was zinc, the price of which was up by 1.3% at $2,565 per tonne. The three-month copper price was down by $1.50 per tonne at $6,139 per tonne.

Asian equities and most of the base metals are in positive territory after United States President Donald Trump sounded more positive on a US-China trade deal when he said talks are “moving right along”.

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Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly little changed to weaker during Asian morning trading on Friday June 28, with aluminium leading on the downside.

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Base metals prices were mixed on the London Metal Exchange on the morning of Wednesday August 22, with weakness seen in copper, lead and zinc, while nickel and tin prices increased and aluminium remained unchanged.

The markets remain in limbo this morning, Friday September 20, while they wait for any news from the initial talks that are underway between deputy trade negotiators in the United States.

The London Metal Exchange would be open to providing ‘reciprocal’ support to the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the Chinese bourse looks to expand its metals storage network internationally, LME ceo Garry Jones said.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are ticking higher this morning, Wednesday February 4, posting an average gain of 0.6%. Nickel (+1.4%) is the strongest, while zinc (+0.2%) and lead (+0.1%) are the laggards of the complex.