SHFE copper prices retreated in Asian morning trading on Friday January 5 after surging in the previous afternoon's session, as the market awaits US payroll numbers due out tonight.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday February 22 that are worth another look.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all weaker during Asian morning trading on Tuesday January 30, with a correction underway across the complex following a strong performance in the previous session.

The market cannot get too excited about base metals prices in 2019 while the trade conflict between the United States and China continues to dominate headlines, INTL FCStone analyst Edward Meir said.

Sentiment in financial markets continues to weaken following last week’s collapse of US-China trade talks and US president Donald Trump’s latest threat of tariffs on Chinese goods.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were mixed during Asian morning trading on Monday October 16, with increases seen in tin, lead and nickel prices, while the rest were weaker as the complex consolidated gains made in the previous week and the dollar staged a recovery.

Markets were mixed across the board this morning, Monday July 20, with traders focused on the prospects for a recovery fund from the European Union, while the weak Japanese export data highlights the economic damage that Covid-19 has dealt.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly weaker during Asian morning trading on Monday March 5, with only nickel and tin prices managing to post slight gains.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Monday May 28.

Trader Minmetals has decided to wind down its operations in the United States citing increasing uncertainty for Chinese state-backed firms operating in the North American country, Fastmarkets has learned.