Metals Market

Copper futures hold near highs as the metals market weighs firm demand signals, rising inventories, the US dollar and upcoming PMI data.

Zinc futures stay firm as tight nearby supply and falling lead inventories put base metals back in focus after a volatile week.

Nickel futures weaken as Indonesia’s ore pricing reset and rising exchange inventories pressure the metals market outlook.

Aluminum prices stay firm as China’s smelter cap, export strength and alumina surplus reshape the metals market outlook.