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London Metals Exchange, Mixed signals in precious metals

ByVictoria

Zinc, the biggest loser in the LME complex, is currently trading 4.8% lower than at the start of the year.

Meanwhile, tin prices have increased by 13.5% in the first few weeks of the year, making it the biggest winner.

Copper refining grew as expected at 4.2%, but mine production surprised at 2.3%, 0.5% higher than the ICSG September forecast.

The supply of refined copper is under threat due to mine production, which has put downward pressure on processing fees in copper smelters, according to Commerzbank.

The lead market experienced a minor oversupply due to a substantial increase in mine production.

This increase, just under 2%, was fueled by significantly higher supply in the US, Australia, Peru, and Mexico.

Source – Invezz

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