Base Metals: Speculative Bubbles Build

Base Metals Copper Lead Nickel Primary Aluminium Tin Zinc

12 April 2024: After a weak start to 2024, base metal prices jumped in March and early April, mainly driven by speculative forces. There are…

April 15, 2024

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Base Metals: China Bounce Back to Boost Prices

Base Metals Copper Lead Nickel Primary Aluminium Zinc

31st January 2023: Last year was a weak period for most of the base metals and prices trended lower through the year, although nickel was…

January 31, 2023

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Lead Market Outlook Challenged By Conflicting Regional Drivers

Lead

Lead market sees increase The LME lead price has risen higher overall since June amid falling LME inventories and physical tightness in the US and…

August 10, 2021

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Lead Playing Catch-Up Amid Pandemic-Era Underperformance

Lead

Why is lead bouncing back? The LME lead price rebounded strongly from March lows. Macro-led fund interest in commodities and lead’s relative cheapness underpinned gains.…

May 19, 2021

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