LME base metals complex remains under pressure

Base metal prices on the London Metal Exchange were lower across the complex at the 5pm close on Thursday February 2, amid recent data releases and a strong US dollar.

Three-month futures prices at the 5pm close on Thursday, compared with the previous day’s 5pm close:

Copper: $8,958.50 per tonne, down by 1.56% Aluminium: $2,399.50 per tonne, down...