Tag: japan factory activity decline

LME base metals futures show mixed trends d-o-d; India’s PMI moderates as manufacturing slows

Nov 21, 2025

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Aditi Sen

in Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Non Ferrous

Japan’s factory activity shrinks for 5th month Cochilco raises copper price forecast sharply Base metals futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed mixed trends d-o-d, with nickel decreasing by 1.02% to $14,501/tonne (t). Meanwhile, inventories at LME-registered warehouses also witnessed divergent movements, with zinc recording the highest gain of 2.22%. Domestic market overview In…