Tag: LME base metals trade rangebound amid limited cues

LME base metals prices remain rangebound; markets reflect mix of caution and mild optimism

Jan 2, 2026

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by

Prerana Rout

in Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Non Ferrous, Zinc

LME inventories remain unchanged across metals China’s liquid aluminium share declines in Dec’25 Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded in a rangebound manner on 1 January, with modest gains and limited cues about future price direction. Aluminium prices edged lower by 0.10% to $2,993/t, reflecting cautious sentiment, while nickel rose 1.17%…