base metal

Example Sentences

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Gold prices edged higher against a weaker dollar, while most base metals rallied, boosted by easing concerns over a banking crisis.

From Reuters

On Monday, base metal and crude oil prices were in the red as China, over the weekend set a lower-than-expected gross domestic product target of 5%.

From Reuters

The changes are widely seen as a defensive measure against China, which has invested $7 billion in Canada's base metals sector in the past 20 years, according to S&P Market Intelligence.

From Reuters

"Aluminium and other base metals are completely focused on the macro picture today. The dollar is having a good run and that's not good for metals."

From Reuters

The copper miner was weighed down by falling prices for the base metal.

From Seattle Times