Metals price review
Base metals have broken free of any bullish trend affecting the complex as a whole. Fundamentals dominate – prices in tight markets remain firm, while the price of metals with easing supply conditions has weakened.
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Plastics price review
In April and early May, the relentless rise in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and polypropylene (PP) prices on the LME appeared to be running out of steam in Western Europe. By contrast, North American and Asian prices continued to rise steadily
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Soaring steel heads for the Gulf
The continued upwards spiral of construction steel prices in 2008 shows little sign of slowing in June, leaving buyers, investors and commentators frantically guessing how dramatic the next increase will be, when the full force of demand from the Gulf region is felt.
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LME steel billet spot trading starts soon!
On Thursday 24 July ‘spot’ or cash trading will be available, marking the end of the launch period, for both the Mediterranean (FM) and Far East (FF) LME steel billet futures contracts.
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A perfect storm?
China’s booming economy has been the driving demand force behind rising metals prices. In fact, economic data for Q1 2008 shows industrial production up 18 per cent year-on-year in March. Looking ahead, however, there are concerns that China’s growth will slow, which could curb the global metals demand.
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Metals still appeal to institutional investors
The prospect of positive return from the rising metals prices has attracted many institutional investors to the market. If the bull run eases, will they remain in the market and continue to bring vital liquidity?
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Expanding capacity
Polyolefins producers are planning huge increases to capacity over the next decade and beyond. But will demand keep up with supply?
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LMElive goes cash!
LMElive, the Exchange’s own real time price and data service, now has over 130 subscribers. Join them in accessing the full range of non ferrous, steel billet and plastics prices and reports in one easy to use desktop application with LMElive.
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