Tag: base metals market

  • Base metals market awaits upcoming US CPI data

    Base metals market awaits upcoming US CPI data

    Base metals (copper, aluminium and lead) futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Shangai Futures Exchange (SHFE) gained by up to 5% d-o-d on 8 August. However, nickel and zinc fell by up to 2.5% from the previous session. US July CPI (consumer pricing index) data due: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the…