HomeForecastsForecasts base metals Base metals This forecasting section is powered by Metal Bulletin Research, the independent forecasting and research division of Metal Bulletin. Its team of analysts, economists and consultants deliver a number of in-depth data and forecasting services. This section gives you a small selection of our work, with plenty of opportunity to find out more about the full Metal Bulletin Research portfolio along the way. Latest analysis Aluminium: Bullish bias resilient, though not entirely justified Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Copper: Too high, too soon Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Lead: Fundamentally bullish Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Nickel: Better news flow, but don’t forget the stock overhang Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Tin: Looking out for supply concerns to alleviate Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Zinc: Chinese smelters the key swing factor Aug 25, 2017 @ 00:00 Aluminium: Jury still out on China’s supply-side reforms Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Copper: Higher prices expected in H2 2017 Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Lead: Pricing in tighter fundamentals Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Nickel: Don’t expect too much Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Tin: Mildly bearish on H2 2017 Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Zinc: Conservatively bullish Jul 10, 2017 @ 00:00 Aluminium: False impressions Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Copper: Huge Q1 mine losses not fully priced in Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Lead: Deficit postponed Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Nickel: Supply outlook raised, price forecasts lowered Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Tin: Eyes on China Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Zinc: Not bearish, just a little less bullish Jun 5, 2017 @ 00:00 Aluminium: Reluctantly bullish Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Copper: More cautious view on Q2 Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Lead: Many cross-currents Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Nickel: Risks to the upside, just Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Tin: Feeling bullish Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Zinc: Bulls’ conviction being challenged Apr 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Aluminium: Chinese supply and demand revisions Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:00 Lead: Staying range-bound Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:00 Nickel: Beyond the noise Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:00 Tin: Making its comeback Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:00 Zinc: Supply squeeze intensifying, but miners’ response underway Apr 6, 2017 @ 00:00 Copper: Mixed supply signals Mar 21, 2017 @ 00:00 Latest whitepapers Chinese supply-side reform continues to push the aluminium price up Sep 19, 2017 @ 00:00 Policy changes, supply cuts, and a new order of business for China's aluminium market Sep 19, 2017 @ 00:00 What’s driving the price of aluminium? Sep 19, 2017 @ 00:00 What's driving copper demand? Sep 19, 2017 @ 00:00 Special Reports 1 Aluminium Premiums: A Five Year Market Outlook 2 The Global Aluminium Industry: An Outlook by Product/Sector to 2025 3 Aluminium Extrusions: A Global Market Outlook to 2030 4 Aluminium Carbon Products: A Strategic Five Year Market Outlook Market Trackers Metal Bulletin Research: Base Metals Forecaster Metal Bulletin Research: Aluminium Market Tracker In "Ask the Analyst" we invite you to ask Metal Bulletin Research's independent base metals analysts a question about the market. We'll publish some of those answers below and will reply to the others privately. Ask the analyst
