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Copper prices stabilized on the London Metal Exchange as rising inventories eased supply squeeze fears ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Market structure signals ample supply desp
Copper prices declined on the London Metal Exchange as US inflation data fueled expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Analysts suggest prices may remain volatile as supply tightness eas
Copper heads for a weekly loss as US tariff doubts intensify, with prices falling over 1% amid manufacturing cost concerns. Benchmark futures settled at $14,238 per ton on the London Metal Exchange ah
Industrial metals retreated from record highs on the London Metal Exchange amid escalating Middle East tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Previously driven by supply constraints, prices fell as c
Elliott Investment Management filed a lawsuit against the London Metal Exchange alleging abuse of dominance during the 2022 nickel crisis, which the exchange operator vows to contest vigorously under
Copper prices hit a record $14,533 per ton on the London Metal Exchange amid tariff fears and supply constraints. Major miners reported profit increases despite operational challenges, driven by stron
Base metals advanced after President Trump indicated new US attacks on Iran would be brief, easing geopolitical fears. Zinc led gains on the London Metal Exchange, while copper and aluminum also recov
India is selling a 6% stake in Hindustan Copper Ltd. to capitalize on record copper prices rising 16% on the London Metal Exchange. The sale supports the government's annual divestment target while le
Copper prices surged 16% year-to-date on the London Metal Exchange, hitting record highs amid tight global supplies and draining stockpiles. Spot premiums remain significantly elevated above futures d
Copper prices approached record levels on the London Metal Exchange amid rising supply tensions. A widening spot premium indicates near-term tightness, with three-month futures reaching $14,331 per to
Reuters Open Interest highlights depressed Middle East crude oil exports conflicting with U.S. claims and London Metal Exchange aluminium inventories hitting 1990 lows due to supply chain shocks. The
Global copper prices surge toward record highs amid tightening inventories and trade tensions between the US and China. Tariff uncertainties and supply constraints in Chinese smelters are driving sign
Base metal prices fell on Friday amid concerns over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes affecting manufacturing demand. Copper, aluminum, and zinc declined on the London Metal Exchange while geopoliti
Nickel prices hit a three-week high on the London Metal Exchange, driven by fading US rate hike expectations and supply uncertainties regarding Indonesia's mining quotas. The battery metal gained 2.8%
Lead prices fell after LME stockpiles surged by 80,700 tons, the largest increase since 1970, driven by battery recycling surplus. Aluminum exports also hit records amid Middle East supply chain conce
Copper prices rose for a second consecutive week to $13,519 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, as investors looked past Middle East tensions. Market focus shifts to US economic data and potential i
Copper and aluminum prices climbed on the London Metal Exchange amid fading Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Chinese funds entered metal futures anticipating strong producer earnings, supportin
Three major Chinese futures brokerages are applying for London Metal Exchange membership to increase their share of global industrial metals trading revenue and enhance China's representation on the e
Chinese zinc traders await a wider export arbitrage window as domestic inventories surge to a four-year high amid weak property demand. Smelters aim to ship to London Metal Exchange warehouses once th
Copper prices rose 1.1% to $13,737.50 per ton as Iran-US peace talks boosted hopes for Strait of Hormuz traffic recovery. Other industrial metals including tin, nickel, and zinc also gained on the Lon
The London Metal Exchange will launch a hot rolled coil steel futures contract in October, settling against Shanghai Futures Exchange prices to facilitate global investor access. This move aims to int
The London Metal Exchange restricted warranting of Russian-origin copper and cobalt in EU warehouses to pre-July 2026 imports to comply with EU sanctions, though it expects minimal market impact given
Copper prices climbed up to 1.4% after a US-Iran interim agreement eased geopolitical tensions, boosting demand optimism. The metal reached $13,864 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, driven by AI a
Copper prices rebounded from a three-week low after President Trump indicated a potential peace deal with Iran, boosting gains across major metal contracts including aluminum and zinc on the London Me
Copper prices rebounded on the London Metal Exchange, supported by Chinese buying and US import flows ahead of tariff deadlines. Steady demand offsets concerns over US interest rate hikes and rising e
Global aluminum prices surge amid Middle East supply disruptions, driving record Chinese exports despite capped domestic consumption. Fabricators in Henan operate at full capacity for products like ba
Copper prices surged past $14,000 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, nearing an all-time high driven by rebounding Chinese demand and Middle Eastern supply constraints.
The London Metal Exchange plans to expand Hong Kong warehouse capacity to hundreds of thousands of tons due to high demand. Storage for copper, tin, and zinc nears capacity, validating city's role as
Copper prices fell up to 1.7% on the London Metal Exchange following renewed military tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf. Geopolitical risks threaten global supply chains, impacting
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