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Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel prices hovered near multi-month lows on December 16, with LME three-month contracts down 0.2% at $14,310 per tonne and Shanghai nickel hitting a 40-month low of 111,770 yuan. Markets reacted to weak Chinese economic data, thin year-end liquidity, and fresh oversupply warnings from major producers including Nornickel.
Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc futures fell about 1% to $3,056 per metric ton on December 16 as LME inventories rose 4.1% to 64,475 tons. The most-traded SHFE zinc contract in Shanghai settled at 23,215 yuan/mt, down 0.92%. Traders cited fresh warehouse inflows and thin year-end liquidity. Market debate continues over whether supply will swing from tightness in 2025 to surplus in 2026.
16 December 2025
Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum traded near $2,879.5 per metric ton on the LME Tuesday, as supply concerns and energy risks returned to focus. U.S. Midwest premiums reached a record 88.10 cents per pound, while Japanese Q1 2026 offers rose to $190–$203 per ton. Major banks raised 2026 price forecasts above $3,000. South32 said it will idle its Mozal smelter in Mozambique by March.
16 December 2025
Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper prices fell on December 16, 2025, with LME three-month contracts slipping to around $11,592 per ton by mid-morning in London after last week’s record high. Shanghai copper dropped 1.29% to 91,380 yuan/ton, while U.S. COMEX futures traded near $5.37/lb, down 0.77%. Weaker Chinese factory data and concerns over speculative trading fueled the decline.
16 December 2025
Copper Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Copper Holds Near $5.42/lb as LME Prices Stay Close to Record Highs and 2026 Forecasts Shift

Copper Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Copper Holds Near $5.42/lb as LME Prices Stay Close to Record Highs and 2026 Forecasts Shift

COMEX copper futures traded near $5.42 per pound Monday afternoon, up 1.1% on the day, while LME three-month copper rose 1.4% to $11,678 per metric ton. Copper hit a record $11,952 per ton Friday before retreating. A weaker dollar and short covering supported prices, but China’s slowing factory output and falling home prices limited gains.
15 December 2025
Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Brent crude settled at $61.12 a barrel on December 12, near a four-year low, with WTI at $57.44. Both benchmarks are down over 4% for the week and nearly 20% for the year as global supply growth far outpaces demand. Inventories reached 8.03 billion barrels in October, the highest since 2021. Major agencies now forecast sub-$60 oil in 2026 despite OPEC’s outlook for a balanced market.
14 December 2025
Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore shares closed near 375.5p on Friday after volatile trading, as copper prices approached $12,000 per ton and the company trimmed near-term copper guidance. Congo’s cobalt exports have resumed, while UBS downgraded the stock on valuation. Broker targets remain in the low- to mid-400p range. Glencore projects copper output could reach 1 million tonnes by 2028.
Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day but up 0.7% for the week after hitting record highs Thursday. Tech stocks dropped 3.4% Friday, led by Celestica’s 12.9% fall, while cannabis shares surged. The Bank of Canada held rates steady as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark. Investors await Canadian inflation data Monday and retail sales Friday.
Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High: Why HINDCOPPER Is Rising, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Copper Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High: Why HINDCOPPER Is Rising, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Copper Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hindustan Copper shares jumped 7% on December 12, closing at ₹382.30 and hitting a 52-week high of ₹384.70. The rally followed surging global copper prices, a weaker dollar, and positive signals from China, lifting the Nifty Metal index nearly 3%. Analysts cited strong earnings prospects and improved production outlook. Market cap stood at about ₹36,969 crore.
Silver Price Today, December 11, 2025: XAG/USD Hovers Near Record High Above $62 After Fed Rate Cut

Silver Price Today, December 11, 2025: XAG/USD Hovers Near Record High Above $62 After Fed Rate Cut

Spot silver traded around $62 per ounce on Thursday, just below record highs set after the US Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time, lowering its benchmark to 3.50–3.75%. Live dealer quotes showed silver up 0.5–2% on the day, nearly doubling in price since the start of 2025. COMEX futures touched $63.25, marking new lifetime highs.
Silver Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAG/USD Near $60 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze Drive Fresh Rally

Silver Price Today, December 9, 2025: XAG/USD Near $60 as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Supply Squeeze Drive Fresh Rally

Spot silver traded near $60.05 per ounce in New York on Monday morning, up 2.9% on the day and just below last week’s record settlements. Prices have doubled in 2025, with some sources reporting year-to-date gains over 100%. Intraday trading ranged from $57.61 to $60.00. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which concludes tomorrow.
Silver Price Today, December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets, Supply Deficits and Short‑Squeeze Fears Collide

Silver Price Today, December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets, Supply Deficits and Short‑Squeeze Fears Collide

Silver traded around $58.15 per ounce Monday, consolidating after last week’s record high near $59. The price is up roughly 100% year-to-date, its strongest rally since the late 1970s. The gold/silver ratio has dropped to 70–72, its lowest of 2025. Markets are focused on the Federal Reserve’s December 10 meeting, with traders pricing in a likely rate cut.
Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F) Hit Two‑Week High on Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks – Full News & Forecasts, 5–7 December 2025

Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F) Hit Two‑Week High on Fed Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks – Full News & Forecasts, 5–7 December 2025

Brent crude futures settled at $63.75 per barrel on Friday, 5 December, the highest close in two weeks and up 0.8% on the day. The contract notched a second straight weekly gain despite forecasts of a 2026 supply surplus and expectations for prices to fall next year. Technical signals remain bullish, with a “Strong Buy” reading and 14-day RSI near 60. WTI closed at $60.08, down 11.5% year-to-date.
7 December 2025
Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Silver Price Hits Record High Near $59: What the December 5–7 Rally Signals for the 2026 Silver Commodities Outlook

Silver hit a record high near $59/oz on December 5, 2025, before settling around $58.5/oz on December 7, up nearly 100% year-to-date. The surge followed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker dollar. ETF inflows and persistent supply deficits fueled the rally. Futures markets now price an 85–87% chance of a Fed rate cut at the upcoming meeting.
7 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Bombardier Inc Class B Stock Price Lifted by RBC with Outperform Rating
    May 1, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT. Analysts at Royal Bank of Canada raised their price target for Bombardier, Inc. Class B (TSE:BBD.B) from C$298.00 to C$332.00, projecting a 15.56% upside. RBC holds an "outperform" rating on the stock. Other financial institutions like UBS and Desjardins also boosted price targets, while National Bank Financial downgraded its rating to "sector perform." The stock currently trades at C$287.29 with a market cap of C$28.44 billion and a PE ratio of 32.10. Bombardier, known for its transportation equipment, saw mixed analyst views but retains strong support with six Buy ratings versus four Holds and one Sell. The stock's one-year trading range is C$81.02 to C$297.42, tracking near its high amid steady volume.

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Newell Brands Stock Jumps After 2026 Outlook Hike, But the Sales Test Is Not Over

Newell Brands Stock Jumps After 2026 Outlook Hike, But the Sales Test Is Not Over

1 May 2026
Newell Brands raised its 2026 sales and earnings outlook after first-quarter results beat expectations, sending shares up about 9% to $4.445. Net sales fell 1.1% to $1.549 billion, but gross margin improved to 33.1%. The company now expects 2026 net sales to be flat to up 2%, compared to its previous forecast of down 1% to up 1%. Core sales dropped 3.5% in the quarter.
nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

1 May 2026
nVent Electric raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts after first-quarter net sales jumped 53% to $1.24 billion and adjusted EPS climbed 63% to $1.09. Organic orders rose about 40% and backlog hit $2.6 billion, driven by data-center demand for liquid cooling and power equipment. Shares surged 13.3% to $161.94, pushing market value to $26.5 billion. The company now expects full-year sales growth of up to 28%.
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