Metals news as it breaks
Newsquawk analysts read out and publish the news that moves precious and base metals: macro drivers, central bank speakers, the dollar, stockpiles and the miners, with copper at the centre of base-metal coverage.
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Metals headlines that moved markets
What we published, and what the market did next.
US Core CPI (Sep MM) 0.3% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.3%).
US President Trump in a Truth Social post says having productive discussions with Iran, will not be attacking Iran at any time before the midterms.
Fed's Williams (voter) says sees no need for urgency after Sept rate hike.
US official says US President Trump is prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and release its frozen assets in exchange for progress on the nuclear issue, reports Al Jazeera.
US President Trump says US official met with Iranian delegation; team met with Iranians earlier. Met for three hours.
What we cover in metals
On the squawk and the headline feed, from the Asia open on Sunday to 22:00 London time on Friday.
- Precious and base metalsNews, rumours and market developments that move precious and base metal prices.
- Copper firstBase-metal coverage centres on copper, with other base metals at our analysts' discretion.
- Fundamentals and stockpilesBase-metal fundamentals, and the specifics on stockpiles.
- The minersCorporate news from the miners, including strikes, job cuts, shutdowns and regulatory changes.
- Macro driversEconomic data from the G7 and metal-producing countries, central bank speakers, and the dollar's effect on prices.
- TechnicalsTechnicals for base metals, when they are pertinent.
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Latest metals headlines
Subscribers saw each of these 20 minutes before it reached this site.
- Citi says it remains neutral on copper until more energy-market and tariff clarity emerges; views any associated risk-off episodes as good long-term buying opportunities
- [MARKET UPDATE] Spot gold slips below USD 4k/oz, but remains just above the USD 3986/oz low. Further, modest, pressure seen in equity futures.
- PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Whitehaven Coal (WHC AT) Q1 managed run-of-mine production rose 3% Q/Q to 11.0mln tons, equity sales of produced coal fell 5% Q/Q to 6.0mln tons
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Metals squawk FAQs
What hours does the Metals squawk cover?
The squawk is on air from the Asia open on Sunday evening until 22:00 London time on Friday. Every squawk channel keeps the same hours.
Which plans include the Metals channel?
Both. Pro carries all six squawk channels, Metals among them, and is the only plan with the premium Multi-Asset Global Macro, Equities and Fixed Income channels. Basic comes with one channel, which you pick when you sign up: Forex, Energy or Metals.
Can I listen on my phone?
Yes. The squawk plays in the Newsquawk mobile app as well as in the web platform.
Are there metals headlines as well as the squawk?
Yes. Our analysts publish headlines alongside the squawk on every plan. Filter the headline feed to Metals, or highlight the stories you follow with a watchlist.