Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gave back some of their gains from the previous session during Asian morning trading on Tuesday January 23, with concerns about increased supply weighing on prices.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday May 14.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly up during morning trading on Tuesday May 26, with copper giving the best performance of the complex in terms of percentage gains.

The demand outlook for the metals has improved now that two of China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) showed manufacturing was in expansion mode.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during morning trading on Thursday August 9, although aluminum bucked the trend with a 2.35% gain.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday June 13.

Heightened diplomatic tensions between the United States and China, and their potential implications on the phase one trade deal struck between the two nations, were a headwind for the base metals this morning, Thursday July 23. Meanwhile, more liquidity keeps underlying sentiment bullish, as do supply concerns.

With the exception of that for lead, base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down during the morning trading session on Friday March 6 amid a persistent risk-off mood among investors.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Monday October 28 that are worth another look.

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