SHANGHAI, Aug.30 (SMM) - Market players are waiting for a direction from China’s PMI data and US nonfarm payroll report. Crude oil stabilizes. LME copper will range between USD 4,615-4,655/mt today and SHFE 1610 copper should fluctuate at RMB 36,200-36,600/mt. Spot prices are expected to trade at premiums of RMB 0-50/mt.
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