A rebound is underway across a broad set of markets, with China’s CSI 300 index up by 2.5% this morning, after China’s central bank pumped money into the financial system and appears to be working to stabilize markets and calm fears.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday March 13.

With the exception of China’s CSI 300, Asian-Pacific equities and pre-market major western equity futures were weaker this morning, Wednesday July 8, while base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were little changed and those on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were generally firmer.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Friday November 17, with nickel down amid short-selling pressures and profit-taking.

Base metals prices, with the exception of zinc, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all up during Asian morning trading on Friday June 1.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed during Asian morning trading on Tuesday September 11, after the reality of escalating trade tensions between China and United States began to stifle the positive sentiment brought by strong Chinese data released early this week.

The most-traded copper price on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose during Asian morning trading hours on Thursday December 28 after the three-month LME copper price hit its highest level since January 23, 2014.

Commodity traders have long forecast that there would be consolidation in their own industry, and in some of the world’s biggest centers for metals business that has already started to happen.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were down across the board in the morning of Thursday November 23, despite a weaker dollar.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday October 10.