Hot commodity
Tin prices have soared to a seven-year high after a manufacturing-driven buying frenzy that has drained physical stocks of the commodity. The metal, usually associated with cans, has become a key material for the global electronics industry, given its use in circuit boards and wiring. The shift to working from home has boosted demand for computers and other devices, while China has also been stockpiling the metal...
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