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Recent fall in stocks suggests metals markets are tightening

Exchange stocks of metals have fallen across the board over the past month. In most cases, dwindling mine supply, rather than strong demand, was responsible for the decline. While there might well be unreported stocks, markets appear to be tightening. 

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