metals

Copper traded within a narrow range despite having achieved gains for six straight weeks. This trend was supported by tightening global supplies and diminished worries regarding U.S. interest-rate hikes, contributing to a boost in metals prices.

Lead pollution is identified as a health risk due to high concentrations of toxic metals found in animals reared near former mining sites, according to a review prompted by an FT investigation.

US and Mexican officials hold a third bilateral round of the USMCA joint review on July 20 in Mexico. Washington seeks to raise the automotive rules-of-origin threshold to 82% and require 50% of a vehicle’s value to be sourced in the US. China is referenced in the context of trade discussions.

China's consumer prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in May, while producer prices increased 3.9%, driven by higher costs for energy, semiconductors, and metals. Economists suggest this signals a shift from the 2025 deflation scare to reflation, though challenges remain.

Bitcoin remained stable near 63,000 during the debut of the record SpaceX listing. The anticipated cash drain from traders did not materialize, as crypto, metals, and tech sectors all experienced gains.

Pyth has launched 24/7 proprietary indices for US equities, oil, and metals. The company aggregates data from onchain and offchain sources to enable continuous price discovery for major equities and commodities.

Mercuria and Heeney have signed mining agreements in Venezuela to extract gold and other metals. The deals involve operations in Caracas, aiming to boost the country's mining sector.

A new Re–Co–Ta–B bulk metallic glass exhibits high strength, fracture toughness, and thermal stability, merging the traditionally distinct properties of ceramics and metals. Published in Nature on 22 April 2026, the study highlights its potential for applications requiring both ceramic-like strength and metallic resilience.

Gower expresses confidence that Middle East War will positively impact metals markets. The analysis highlights potential increases in metal prices due to conflict-related supply chain disruptions.