- Base metals prices on LME witnessed mixed trends. The highest gain was seen in zinc, up 3%. Meanwhile, stock movements remained largely stable.
- Rio Tinto will acquire Mitsubishi Corp’s 11.65% stake in Boyne Smelters (BSL), boosting its interest to 73.5%. Mitsubishi is reshuffling its aluminium portfolio.
- China’s affordable housing plan may not aid developers much due to small scale and low prices. So, banks are cautious.
