Copper Futures About-Face on Demand Risk

Copper futures did a complete “about-face” today after yesterday’s run-up to the $3.10 level. Copper futures are back trading below $3.00 today after it was learned weaker US & Chinese inflation numbers are signaling slowing economies and less industrial metals...

Demand Concern Outlook Sinks Copper Futures

After reaching 11-week highs, copper futures retreated on the outlook of waning economic growth in both China & the US – the world’s biggest consumers of the metal. For the year, copper futures is down 6.4% amid the reality of slowing economies. Our...