SHANGHAI, Mar. 3 (SMM) – LME copper will trade at USD 5,900-5,980/mt on Friday and SHFE 1704 copper will move at RMB 47,900-48,500/mt.
In China’s domestic market, spot copper should trade at discounts of RMB 250-130/mt on Friday.
LME Copper to See Range-Bound Trading (2017-3-3)
LME copper will trade at USD 5,900-5,980/mt on Friday and SHFE 1704 copper will move at RMB 47,900-48,500/mt.
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