Metal prices have rallied since the beginning of the year — but the price rise has not been uniform. The average prices of copper and zinc rose 3-5 per cent; increase in the price of nickel, iron ore, and steel are in double-digits. SEE MORE Brent crude oil prices eased away from 2019 highs on Tuesday on caution that economic growth may dent fuel demand this year, although supply cuts led by producer cartel OPEC still meant markets were relatively tight. SEE MORE Zinc prices led the decline with a 0.9% drop to $2,639 per tonne from $2,664 per tonne on Friday’s close, followed by lead prices that were down by 0.6% at $2,065 per tonne from $2,077 per tonne, and nickel prices that dropped by 0.3% to $12,380 per tonne from $12,415 per tonne. SEE MORE Liquid caustic soda prices in Asia are expected to remain supported as regional supply-demand is starting to balance out, with producers preparing to resume exports to the key India market amid upcoming turnarounds. SEE MORE International urea prices have lost 20-25% in value since the market started shedding its gains three months ago. SEE MORE