LME base metals rise on Monday

The base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed higher on Monday.

The U.S. dollar index become stable on Monday after a disappointing U.S. non-farm payrolls report pushed back expectations for an interest rate hike.

Besides, commodities group Glencore's share rose markedly on Monday, boosting base metals prices.

The three-month unofficial copper price increased 171 U.S. dollars, or 3.40 percent, to 5,204 U.S. dollars per tonne.

The three-month unofficial aluminium price increased 12 U.S. dollars, or 0.78 percent, to 1,559 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial lead price increased 13 U.S. dollars, or 0.80 percent, to 1,635 U.S. dollars a tonne.

Besides, the three-month unofficial zinc price increased 8 U.S. dollars, or 0.48 percent, to 1,675 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial nickel price increased 40 U.S. dollars, or 0.40 percent, to 9,975 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial tin price increased 95 U.S. dollars, or 0.61 percent, to 15,550 U.S. dollars a tonne. Endit