[The London Metal Exchange is taking measures to address the trading suspension issue] According to data from the London Metal Exchange (LME), starting at 2:44 PM local time (10:44 PM Beijing time), all contract trading on the London Metal Exchange has been suspended. Traders are awaiting more information regarding the cause of this malfunction and are unable to place orders across various markets, from aluminum to zinc. A spokesperson for the London Metal Exchange (LME) stated: 'We are aware of this issue and are taking measures to resolve it as quickly as possible.' The trading suspension occurred during a period of heightened volatility in the metals market, as the war in Iran disrupted the supply of industrial metals (including aluminum and zinc) and cast uncertainty over long-term demand prospects.