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.

Client Secure 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 3490 3510 -90
AH 1815 1825 -57
PB 1205 1215 -20
ZS 1150 1160 -28
SN 11250 11750 -405
NI 9920 10120 -230
AA 1420 1440 5
NA 1310 1330 -55
Commodity C C-3M
CA 3541 -49
AH 1827 -50
PB 1212 -18
ZS 1172.5 -10.5
SN 11995 90
NI 10113 -137
AA 1379 -46
NA 1333 -42
Commodity Prompt Bid Offer
FF C 300 340
FM C 310 350
Commodity Prompt Bid Offer
PP Spot 682 702
LL Spot 746 766

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

RBS Global Banking & Markets 2008