LME has approved Adani Copper as a registered deliverable brand for its copper contracts.

RatingDog’s China services PMI fell to 54.1 in June, down 0.3 percentage point from May and remaining in expansion for a 42nd month. New business volumes grew for a 42nd month but at a slightly slower pace; new export orders accelerated sharply, the fastest gain so far this year. Firms’ 12‑month activity expectations stayed optimistic. Input-cost inflation eased and selling prices returned to expansion after two months of slight contraction. Employment rose for a second month, with hiring intentions strengthening. Overall, June shows a modest cooling from May’s peak but underlying activity remains solid.

cenc measured a magnitude 6.2 earthquake at 10:31 on July 3 offshore near Halmahera Island, Indonesia (1.85°N, 127.40°E); depth 120 km.