Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Monday May 14, with the exception of aluminium and zinc, amid easing trade tensions between the United States and China, and a weaker dollar.

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

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly up during Asian morning trading on Wednesday January 30, supported by improving market sentiment amid ongoing trade talks between China and the United States.

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

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Friday June 15, pressured by a strengthening US dollar.

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.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tracked those on the London Metal Exchange (LME) lower during Asian morning trading on Thursday May 24 as the US dollar continued to strengthen, while lead saw its rally continue apace.

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.