London copper eases as dollar clings to 3-month high London copper prices fell on Thursday, as the dollar hovered near a three-month high, making the greenback-priced... Published 09 Mar, 2023 12:36pm
Markets Global aluminium producers offer Q2 premiums of $125-$145/T TOKYO: Global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of $125-$145 per tonne for April-June... Published 06 Mar, 2023 01:45pm
Markets G20 watchdog says commodity market concentration poses threat to wider economy LONDON: The pandemic and war in Ukraine highlighted weaknesses in commodity markets where a ‘significant’... Published 20 Feb, 2023 02:26pm
Markets Copper falls on firmer dollar, low demand ahead of China holiday Copper prices fell on Thursday, as the dollar firmed on US downturn concerns and physical metal demand slowed ahead... Published 19 Jan, 2023 10:43am
Markets Copper slips from 7-month high as physical demand remains weak Copper prices fell on Monday from their highest levels in nearly seven months, as subdued physical demand and a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 01:40pm
Markets Copper rises on tight supply, China’s pledge to support economy BEIJING: London copper prices climbed on Monday, supported by top metals consumer China’s pledge to stabilise its... Published 19 Dec, 2022 11:43am
Markets Copper gains on China’s property support, softer dollar Copper prices rose on Thursday as China’s supportive measures for its property sector, a weaker US dollar and the... Published 24 Nov, 2022 11:32am
Markets London copper falls as China reaffirms strict COVID policy London copper prices fell on Monday, as demand recovery hopes receded after top consumer China reaffirmed its... Published 07 Nov, 2022 11:01am
Markets Copper pulls back on firmer dollar, zinc gains on Glencore news LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Wednesday after touching their highest in nearly two weeks due to a resurgent... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Markets Copper snaps 4-session winning streak on risk-off sentiment Copper prices snapped four sessions of gains to edge lower on Monday, as the prospects of aggressive interest rate... Published 03 Oct, 2022 11:33am
Markets London copper price hits two-month low on strong dollar London copper prices hit a more than two-month low on Monday, as a stronger dollar made greenback-priced metals more... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:06am
Markets Copper prices dip ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision BEIJING: Prices of copper, often used as an economic parameter, drifted lower on Wednesday as investors anticipated... Published 21 Sep, 2022 10:45am
Markets Aluminium rises, but other metals slip on recession fears LONDON: Aluminium prices gained on Thursday as Europe continued to grapple with a power crisis that has curtailed... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:04am
Business & Finance Poor China demand prospects, strong dollar pressure copper LONDON: Copper prices came under pressure on Wednesday as worries about demand in top consumer China were reinforced... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Markets Copper retreats from 8-week high LONDON: Copper prices pulled back on Friday after touching their highest in nearly two months after the head of the... Published 28 Aug, 2022 06:10am
Markets Copper claws higher on Chinese infrastructure hopes LONDON: Copper prices gained on Thursday on a weaker dollar and after a new injection of stimulus in China that ... Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am
Markets Aluminium climbs on smelter shutdown, fears of shortages LONDON: Aluminium prices advanced on Wednesday after news that a European smelter will close due to high power... Published 17 Aug, 2022 04:03pm
Markets Weak China data sparks industrial metals sell-off LONDON: Industrial metal prices fell on Monday as concerns about demand in China surfaced due to weak economic data... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
Markets Copper supported by hopes interest rates may soon peak LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday, supported by rising imports of the industrial metal by top consumer China and... Updated 08 Aug, 2022 06:47pm
Markets Copper steadies, but recession fears dominate mood LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Monday as sentiment improved after top consumer China eased COVID restrictions,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 05:03pm
Markets Zinc prices surge on supply fears LONDON: Zinc prices jumped on Tuesday on concern over potential shortages resulting from falling inventories and... Published 21 Jun, 2022 04:56pm
Markets Aluminium hits near 6-month low on China lockdowns, growth fears LONDON: Aluminium prices hit their lowest in nearly six months on Friday and copper also dropped as investors ... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:09am
Markets Another US company sues LME over halt in nickel trade LONDON: A second US trading firm has filed suit against the London Metal Exchange for suspending nickel trading... Published 07 Jun, 2022 09:24pm
Markets US fund sues London Metal Exchange over nickel trade halt LONDON: A US investment firm has filed a $456-million lawsuit against the London Metal Exchange for suspending... Published 06 Jun, 2022 06:37pm
Markets Copper hits 1-month high on hopes of US tariff cut, demand recovery in China London copper prices on Monday scaled to their highest in more than one month, as relaxation of COVID-19 lockdowns... Published 06 Jun, 2022 09:49am
Markets Copper rebounds from 3-day slump as weak dollar supports Copper prices rose on Friday after a three-day slump, supported by a weaker US dollar, but the metal was set for a... Published 27 May, 2022 11:46am
Markets Demand concerns push aluminium to four-month low LONDON: Aluminium prices fell to four-month lows on Friday as concerns about demand created by a slowdown in... Published 07 May, 2022 07:09am
Opinion ‘Black swan’ LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks Last month’s chaos in London Metal Exchange nickel trading has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
Markets Copper pressured by soft China data and Shanghai lockdowns LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Friday on concern that weak factory activity and COVID-19 lockdowns in top metals... Published 01 Apr, 2022 03:39pm
Markets Easing supply concerns, demand doubts weigh on base metals LONDON: Prices of industrial metals fell on Monday as diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict... Updated 15 Mar, 2022 06:40am