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Global copper market pressured by US tariff uncertainty, tight spot liquidity in Asia
Global copper markets continued to navigate uncertainty in the week ending Tuesday, May 20, dominated by concerns over US tariffs and “unexpected and unpredictable” conditions, according to multiple market sources. Spot trading in copper cathodes was limited in Asia,...
Regional Nickel and Zinc Markets Compared: Europe on the Move, Asia More Cautious
Global nickel and zinc markets were mixed in the week ending Tuesday, May 20, across Europe, China and the United States. While the market was buoyant in Europe — with zinc premiums rising and nickel briquettes correcting — Asia was largely flat, with the Asian LME...
Most Base Metals Drop on Shfe, Tin Leads Losses
Most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) saw their prices decline in the morning session on Thursday, May 22, with tin contract declining the most. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the prices of the most traded contracts for each metal, on a per...
Demand, tariffs and regional misalignments: the global ferrous scrap market under pressure
In an increasingly turbulent environment, the global ferrous scrap market continues to reflect the complex interactions between industrial demand, aggressive trade policies and regional logistics dynamics. According to the latest report by the Bureau of International...