Citibank Bullish toward Base Metals in Next Few Months

Published: Aug 17, 2017 18:01

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Citibank’s analyst is bullish toward base metals in the next couple of months.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) – Citibank’s analyst is bullish toward base metals in the next couple of months.

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