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Falling stocks may boost some metals’ prices

Exchange stocks of copper remain high and have risen strongly since the start of 2015. However, stocks of other metals, notably tin and lead, are now at very low levels on a historical basis. This may be one factor supporting a rebound in prices later this year.

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