Finance
London Metal Exchange resumes trade after one-hour delay
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 30, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 30, 2026
Quick Summary
The London Metal Exchange resumed trading after a one-hour delay due to technical issues with its LMEselect platform, impacting trading hours.
London Metal Exchange Restarts Trading Following Technical Delay
LME Trading Resumption Details
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange has resumed trading on Friday after a one-hour delay due to technical issues.
Cause of Delay
Trading resumed at 0200 GMT.
Trading Hours Overview
"Due to a technical issue there is a delay to the opening of LMEselect," LME said in an emailed statement to Reuters, referring to its electronic trading platform.
The LME, the world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals, which is owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, usually operates LMEselect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. London time, according to its website.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Dylan Duan in Shanghai; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
Key Takeaways
- •LME resumed trading after a one-hour delay.
- •Technical issues affected the LMEselect platform.
- •Trading resumed at 0200 GMT.
- •LME is the world's largest market for industrial metals.
- •LMEselect operates from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. London time.
Frequently Asked Questions about London Metal Exchange resumes trade after one-hour delay
1What is the London Metal Exchange?
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is the world's largest market for trading industrial metals, providing a platform for price discovery and risk management.
2What is a trading platform?
A trading platform is software used by traders to buy and sell financial instruments, providing tools for analysis and order execution.
3What are trading hours?
Trading hours refer to the specific times during which a financial market is open for trading, allowing participants to buy and sell assets.
