Research & Analysis

We are a leading financial and physical trader in base metals, plastics, precious metals and steel. We trade on the London Metal Exchange, Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange and over-the-counter.

Research & analysis

In order to keep our clients up to date with the latest developments in the market we provide our clients with the following services:

In-depth research reports

We publish research electronically within a short time of significant information about raw materials fundamentals being released, so giving you analysis that will help when making trading decisions.

Additionally, on a daily, weekly and monthly basis we release reports providing more comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing prices in metals markets. We analyse supply and demand factors, placing these within the context of general commodity trends.

These focused reports are supplemented with macroeconomic research, examining the environment for economic growth, inflation, interest rates and foreign exchange.

Market commentary direct from the London Metal Exchange trading floor

Between the LME ring dealing hours of 11.45 and 17.00 Greenwich Mean Time, you can listen to our commentary from the exchange floor. With an approximate 60 second delay, our traders report the prices and spreads quoted in the world's only open outcry market for metals.

Live news from Dow Jones Newswires

Dow Jones' base and precious metals newswire gives you speedy news and analysis of important events worldwide.

Secure Client Login Area

RBS Sempra Metals clients can access SOLe trading and other applications within the secure section of our website by logging in through the links below.

Commodity Bid Offer Change
CA 7415 7425 -44
AH 2225 2235 -5
PB 2245 2255 -1
ZS 2330 2340 -5
SN 17400 17500 100
NI 21250 21350 5
AA 2020 2040 15
NA 2135 2155 5
Commodity C C-3M
CA 7431.25 -32.75
AH 2205.3 -29.7
PB 2225.25 -25.75
ZS 2312.2 -27.8
SN 17277 -73
NI 21222 -73
AA 1991.25 -23.75
NA 2105.5 -34.5
FF 481 -14
Commodity Prompt Bid Offer
FF C 472 492
FM C 475 495
Commodity Prompt Bid Offer
PP Spot 1185 1205
LL Spot 1200 1220

The prices quoted do not constitute an offer by RBS Sempra Metals to buy or sell any product.

RBS Global Banking & Markets 2008

Sempra Energy Trading LLC and Sempra Energy Solutions LLC are not the same companies as the utility, SDG&E or SoCalGas, and Sempra Energy Trading LLC and Sempra Energy Solutions LLC are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.