Copper ▲ 1.2%
9,642 USD/t
LME real-time quotations
Real-time performance: industrial metals on the London Metal Exchange
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LME — Official Prices Sample data
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Aluminium ▼ 0.4%
2,618 USD/t
Nickel ▲ 0.8%
15,480 USD/t
Lead ▲ 0.3%
2,015 USD/t
Tin ▲ 2.1%
33,150 USD/t
Zinc ▼ 0.9%
2,705 USD/t
FT Mercati — Scrap Indices
Ferrous Scrap Index ▲ 0.6%
342 EUR/t
Copper Scrap Index ▲ 1.4%
8,890 EUR/t
Aluminium Scrap Index ▼ 0.2%
2,280 EUR/t
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Updates on: copper, aluminium, nickel, zinc, lead, tin
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is the world's leading metals exchange, where futures and options contracts are traded on a variety of metals, including Copper, Aluminium, Nickel, Zinc, Lead and Tin. The LME quotations used by FT Mercati, are considered a benchmark for global prices of these metals.
Copper
copper is the most traded metal on the LME, is at the centre of the energy transition today, and is used in a wide range of applications, including construction, electronics and automobile manufacturing.
Aluminium
aluminium is another important metal used in a variety of applications, including packaging, construction and the automotive industry.
Nickel
nickel is a ductile, malleable and corrosion-resistant metal. It is an essential component of stainless steel, which is used in a wide range of applications, including construction, automobiles, household appliances and medical equipment. Nickel is also used in rechargeable batteries, electroplating and plating.
Lead
lead is a dense, malleable metal with good radiation shielding properties and is used in various applications.
Zinc
zinc is a ductile, malleable and corrosion-resistant metal used in electroplating and plating and in many alloys.
Tin
tin is a soft, ductile and malleable metal with a low melting point. It is used in soldering, electronic cans, mirror production, and anti-friction metals.
LME real-time quotations: influenced by several factors
LME quotations are influenced by multiple factors:
Supply and demand
if demand for a metal exceeds supply, the price will tend to increase; if supply exceeds demand, the price will tend to decrease.
Production cost
the cost of producing a metal influences the minimum price at which it can be sold.
US dollar
metal prices are generally quoted in US dollars; fluctuations in the value of this currency can affect LME quotations.
Geopolitical events
geopolitical events, such as wars or natural disasters, can affect the availability of metals and, consequently, their prices.
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