SHFE base metal prices down broadly
Shanghai Futures Exchange base metal prices, except nickel and lead, broadly fell during morning trading on Tuesday August 8 on the expectation of more market volatility from United States inflation data to be released on Thursday August 10, and deflation risks facing China.
The most-traded SHFE base metals prices on a per tonne basis at 10.30am Shanghai time, compared with the 3pm close on Monday August 7:
• Copper (September): 68,840 yuan...
