The Nikkei Asian Review has looked into its crystal ball to predict possible sources of military friction, political tension and economic trouble across the region in 2020. SEE MORE Crude oil futures were steady to slightly lower in mid-morning trade in Asia Tuesday amid expectations of a build in US product stocks data due for release in coming days. SEE MORE London aluminium prices fell in early trade on Monday and were on course for their first daily drop in seven sessions after Norsk Hydro said it had resumed bauxite production in Brazil and was ramping up alumina output. SEE MORE After a week on the rise, the domestic gold price showed no signs of stopping today, December 30, as gold traders quoted their prices at higher levels. SEE MORE This time last year, market watchers expected cobalt, a key element in lithium-ion batteries, to recover from the lows seen in 2018. SEE MORE