The price of base metals on the London Metal Exchange plummeted at the close of trading on Wednesday August 15, largely affected by sharp risk-off sentiment amid volatile currency flows.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly drifting lower during morning trading on Friday August 3, with the complex coming under pressure from a combination of US-China trade tensions and a firmer dollar.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly down during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 23 amid a firmer dollar and ongoing trade tensions, with only tin prices recording significant gains.

Tracking the rally seen on the London Metal Exchange in the previous session, aluminium prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange pushed higher during Asian morning trading on Friday April 13.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday February 12.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Monday December 18.

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.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday June 22.

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.

Metal Bulletin journalists have written about key topics that caught the team’s attention this week in our Comment series.