World Lead mine production through exploration of new mines and expansion of existing mines

Labor disputes leading to supply disruptions

LME inventories

Economic growth of the major consuming countries such as China, Japan, Germany etc.

Growth and development of Automobile industry

The USD exchange rate
As Lead fundamentals change, so does the price. Lead prices change constantly as the market attempts to balance supply and demand at any given time. These price fluctuations generate risk and an opportunity for different participants in the market and the metal exchanges around the world to provide the means for all those involved with the market to either hedge their risk or take on risk as an investor/ speculator.