Aluminium gives up war premium, copper stays elevated as LME Week 2026 opens
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LME Week 2026 kicked off in London on Monday, with industry leaders focused on the macroeconomic outlook for base metals, AI and energy transition demand, as well as critical mineral supply chain resilience. This year's discussions have come at a time when the London Metal…
Read at the source ↗MARKET IMPACTNEUTRAL✦ News Impact agent estimateTone: neutralStandard Chartered expects mixed results for base metals, with copper tariff uncertainty driving price volatility.AI-generated summary
✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01LME Week 2026 opened in London focused on the macro outlook, AI and energy transition demand.
- 02The London Metal Exchange recorded a 16% year-on-year increase in average daily turnover from January through September.
- 03Standard Chartered says uncertainty over metal-specific tariffs continues to drive price volatility and premium swings.
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