Tag: LME base metals gain amid mixed fundamentals; oil prices drop as geopolitical uncertainty persists

Base metals rise on LME; mixed inventory trends signal uneven demand Oil prices fall sharply; Middle East tensions keep markets volatile Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed largely higher d-o-d on 13 April 2026, with most metals gaining except zinc, while lead remained flat. Aluminium rose 3.12% to $3,607/t, nickel increased…