Most base metals rose in early trade on Monday, starting a new week with cautious optimism that China and the United States will be able to resolve a trade row that has weighed on prices for most of this year, although weak economic data capped gains. SEE MORE OPEC has its work cut out to persuade the market that its output caps will stabilize oil prices -- and U.S. producers aren’t helping. SEE MORE The United States has welcomed Chinese concessions since the two declared a trade war truce in early December, but trade experts and people familiar with negotiations say Beijing needs to do far more to meet U.S. demands for long-term change in how China does business. SEE MORE Oil prices steadied on Monday after slipping by around 2 percent last week, but remained under pressure from oversupply and concern over the prospects for global economic growth and fuel demand. SEE MORE The global sulphate of potash (SOP) fertilizer market is set to remain tight into the first quarter and likely longer still, according to market players on Thursday. SEE MORE