Metals prices flitted within a narrow
range on Wednesday as traders gauged the lack of fresh
market-moving catalysts and lacklustre trading ahead of a long
public holiday in top consumer China. . -February 06, 2024 at 11:15 pm EST
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By Reuters Staff
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HANOI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - London copper prices edged up on Friday, but the contract was on track for a second week of losses due to a firm dollar and demand worries from top consumer China.
Chinese markets will remain closed from Feb. 11-17 for Lunar New Year holidays, potentially slowing demand for industrial metals.
While a firmer dollar made greenback-priced metals on the London Metal Exchange more expensive to holders of other currencies.
However, copper prices have been supported from low level of inventories and hopes of further U.S. stimulus that could boost demand for the red metal.
London copper rises; set for second weekly drop on dollar strength, demand woes
London copper prices edged up on Friday, but the contract was on track for a second week of losses due to a firm dollar and demand worries from top consumer China.
Chinese markets will remain closed from Feb. 11-17 for Lunar New Year holidays, potentially slowing demand for industrial metals.
While a firmer dollar .DXY made greenback-priced metals on the London Metal Exchange more expensive to holders of other currencies.
However, copper prices have been supported from low level of inventories and hopes of further U.S. stimulus that could boost demand for the red metal.