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LME Cash-3M Metal Prices and Open Interest on May 15
May 16, 2025 09:18
May 16, 2025 09:18On May 15, [LME cash-3M copper] backwardation was $39.74/mt, with open interest at 293,706 lots, up 2,690 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M aluminum] contango was $0.39/mt, with open interest at 713,938 lots, down 8,070 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M lead] contango was $4.83/mt, with open interest at 146,138 lots, up 53 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M zinc] contango was $22.38/mt, with open interest at 224,623 lots, up 1,548 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M tin] contango was $127/mt, with open interest at 23,151 lots, down 24 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M nickel] contango was $191.87/mt, with open interest at 244,946 lots, up 2,716 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M aluminum] contango was $0.39/mt, with open interest at 713,938 lots, down 8,070 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M lead] contango was $4.83/mt, with open interest at 146,138 lots, up 53 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M zinc] contango was $22.38/mt, with open interest at 224,623 lots, up 1,548 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M tin] contango was $127/mt, with open interest at 23,151 lots, down 24 lots.
On May 15, [LME cash-3M nickel] contango was $191.87/mt, with open interest at 244,946 lots, up 2,716 lots.
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