CUSTOMER NOTICE: No live futures reports during Asian hours this week due to Chinese New Year

Due to the Chinese New Year holidays on February 4-10 and the closure of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), Fastmarkets MB will not publish any live futures reports during Asian hours this week.

February 4, 2019

Fastmarkets MB will continue to publish two live future reports, focusing on London Metal Exchange prices, during European hours as well as one live futures report focusing on CME metal futures markets during US hours. Find the latest report here.

Normal coverage of metal futures markets will resume on Monday February 11.

If you have any questions, please contact our customer success team at customersuccess@fastmarkets.com.

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