Exchange stocks of most metals have been falling. The exceptions are lead and tin stocks which have jumped recently, from a low starting point. The ease with which stocks of these two metals have been rebuilt highlights the risk that unofficial stocks of many metals are large and can plug gaps in the market at short notice.
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