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LME Zinc And Lead Trading Reach Records As Electronic Activity And Options Grow
Zinc and lead are leading the increase in London Metal Exchange trading activity, reaching new records in the reported volumes. Growth extends to the other main metals, while LMEselect reaches 60% of trading and options volumes rise 44.8% year on year. The figures...
European Copper, Thin Spot Trading Widens Premium Ranges As Annual Talks Approach
The European copper cathode market continues to show subdued demand and limited spot liquidity. In the week to October 6, participants reported no significant change in consumption, while premium ranges widened, predominantly at the lower end. Activity remains limited...
SHFE Metals Reopen Mixed After The Holidays As Nickel Falls 1.79%
Base metals moved in different directions on the Shanghai Futures Exchange during morning trading on October 8. Tin and copper led the gains, while nickel recorded the sharpest decline, with expectations of oversupply continuing to weigh on sentiment. The comparison...
European Aluminium Premiums Diverge: Italy Rises As Rotterdam Duty-Paid And Duty-Unpaid Markets Split
European aluminium premiums moved in different directions in the week to October 6, supported by firm demand and limited availability of certain brands. In Rotterdam, the duty-paid premium strengthened at the bottom of its range, while the duty-unpaid premium...