LME Reduces Daily Price Change Limits for Lead and Zinc to 12% Effective June 8

Published: May 19, 2026 10:01

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[LME: Lowers Daily Price Change Limits on Lead and Zinc Outright Contracts] The London Metal Exchange (LME) confirmed that it would reduce the daily price change limits on lead and zinc outright contracts across all trading platforms from 15% to 12%, with the new rules taking effect from June 8.

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