Base metal prices see strong finish to Q1 in LME offcials

Mar 30, 2012 | 08:52 AM |

Base metal prices increased in the official session on the London Metal Exchange on Friday March 30, with all but aluminium settling above their opening prices on the last trading day of the first quarter. “US dollar weakness is putting some shine into the commodity area as metals and energy are higher,” an analyst said in a note. “The market is seeing a mix of profit taking and bargain hunting on this last....





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