Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:46:06 GMT
Base metals were mixed on Friday ahead of China's PMI data
Industry metals were mixed on Friday with soaring nickel and copper and falling zinc and aluminium. Weaker US Dollar and firm European and US equities lent some support to the base metals pack. However, softer than expected German retail sales and Chicago PMI data limited the upswing. Traders also were cautious ahead of China's PMI data release that was due