LME metal futures closed generally lower.

LME copper fell by $1.40 to $9596 per ton. LME aluminum fell by $1.63 to $2565.50 per ton. LME zinc fell by $1.14 to $2763.50 per ton. LME lead fell by $1.08 to $1970.50 per ton. LME nickel fell by $0.83 to $14960 per ton. LME tin fell by $2.24 to $32.660 per ton.