Stronger-than-expected United States employment figures on Friday August 6 turned the dollar higher, which weighed on prices, with most base metals weaker this morning, Monday August 9, but gold and silver underwent a ‘flash crash’ at the start of trading in Asia.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mixed this morning, Thursday August 5, and those on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mainly weaker.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Wednesday November 8, with nickel the worst performer as investors closed positions to lock in profits, while copper and zinc were pressured downwards by concerns of soft demand.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were trading higher across the board on Friday January 19, supported by fresh cancellations of LME stocks and the weakening dollar.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mixed on the morning of Friday November 12, but those on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mainly firmer while they followed Thursday’s strong gains on the LME.

Base metals prices on both the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange were generally weaker this morning, Wednesday July 14, after stronger-than-expected inflation data from the United States on Tuesday raised concerns.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Monday November 12, dragged down by a strong dollar and negative sentiment surrounding the ongoing trade spat between the United States and China. Only zinc managed to buck the downward trend.

Here's a round-up of just some of the metal market news covered by Metal Bulletin's reporters this week.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday November 23.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher during the Asian morning trading session on Wednesday October 4 as the dollar’s rebound paused, while zinc and nickel continued to climb on fundamental support.