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Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors.
Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Comex copper prices consolidated into a tight range in the morning of Wednesday October 18 in the USA, with investors eyeing tomorrow’s Chinese data GDP release before moving in a new direction.
Comex copper prices failed to maintain Monday’s gains in trading on Tuesday October 17, with investors pausing and eyeing upcoming Chinese data releases.
Copper prices were consolidating the previous session’s sharp gains during LME pre-market trading on Tuesday October 17, amid slower business flows, while other metals in the complex swung between the plus and minus columns.
Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) surged during Asian morning trading on Tuesday October 17, buoyed by increasing optimism in the market regarding China’s economic outlook.
Comex copper prices were trading at the highest point since August 2014 in the morning of Monday October 16, with market participants anticipating improved Chinese data over the coming week.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were higher across the board this morning, Monday October 16, led by a 2.6% climb in copper prices.
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