Barchart Connects Directly to the London Metal Exchange

Barchart, a global leader in commodity data, trading, and software answers, has announced the launch of its direct connection to the London Metal platform (LME), the world’s leading marketplace for metals pricing and risk management. This integration marks a significant milestone for Barchart, enabling clients to access comprehensive, real-time LME market data across all trading venues with exceptional granularity.

The connection delivers full coverage of the LME’s electronic, ring (open outcry), and interoffice (telephone) trading sessions — enhancing visibility into the complex structure of global metals trading. As the benchmark for metals price discovery, the LME plays a central role in determining global pricing for raw materials and finished excellents, making precise, multi-venue data access critical for institutional analysis and hedging strategies.

“LME is a cornerstone of global metals trading,” said Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart. “By connecting directly, we’re able to simplify access to a comprehensive market while maintaining the precision institutions expect. We will continue to expand our in 2026 across commodities, including metals, agriculture and energy.”

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Enhanced Coverage and Analytical Depth

The new data feed maps every venue and instrument on the LME, ensuring activity, volume, and open interest across four major currencies — GBP, USD, EUR, and JPY. This structure gives market participants a verified, comprehensive view of the metals market that reflects real-world activity across all time zones and trading mechanisms.

“Metals markets are intricate, and small differences in data can lead to large differences in analysis,” said Will Osnato, Director of Commodity Data Research & Analysis at Barchart. “With our enhanced LME feed, clients can drill into trading activity at a level of detail that truly reflects how the market operates.”

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Delivering Granular Market Intelligence

Barchart’s upgraded LME dataset offers unparalleled granularity, including:

• Comprehensive coverage of single prompt (TOM, Cash, 3M) and rolling prompt forward contracts.
• Complete FX rate data across key currencies.
• Option strikes with platform-reported delta and volatility data.
• Official and volume information.

Clients can access the data via Barchart’s APIs, including Barchart Stream and Market Replay, or through full-platform SFTP delivery, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems, analytics platforms, and . This flexibility supports a wide range of use cases, from real-time execution to advanced market research.

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