base metal

Example Sentences

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The base metal’s price fell as volatility in gold spilled over into the metals sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

A variety of base metals are traded on the LME, including aluminum, copper, and zinc.

From The Wall Street Journal

The base metal had risen to around $3,500 a metric ton after news of Middle Eastern smelters shutting, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prices are high enough that “it must be causing pain to U.S. manufacturers,” according to William Adams, head of base metals research at Fastmarkets.

From The Wall Street Journal

A volatile day was setting up for precious and base metals, with silver in the spotlight as traders watched China markets for signals of a deeper rout.

From MarketWatch