The three-month nickel price on the London Metal Exchange continued its upward trajectory during morning trading on Thursday August 8, rallying by more than 11% to reach its highest level in 18 months.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down across the board during Asian morning trading on Wednesday November 7, as skepticism once again washed over positive sentiment brought on by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s promise to open the country’s economy to the world and Vice-President Wang Qishan’s announcement that China is ready to engage with the United States to resolve their trade war.

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Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the key news and market stories on Thursday December 28.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday August 2.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday January 25.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were weaker across the board during Asian morning trading on Monday January 8, with the complex coming under pressure from news that researchers at the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have agreed that the time may be right to raise interest rates.

Base metals prices, with the exception of tin, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all lower during Asian morning trading on Monday March 26 after the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States weighed on the demand outlook for commodities.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down across the board during Asian morning trading on Friday June 8, with nickel prices, under pressure from the weakening buyer sentiment seen in the stainless steel sector and bouts of profit-taking, leading the decline.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose during Asian morning trading on Tuesday November 21, boosted by expectations of possible supply disruptions due to upcoming industrial action at Peruvian copper mines.