SHANGHAI, Aug. 23 (SMM) – Sellers and buyers in Shanghai spot copper market are still in a deadlock today.
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SHFE copper, though falling back, are still at above 51,000 yuan/tonne. Suppliers were unwilling to cut spot discounts, while traders lacked buying appetite. No downstream producers entered the market.
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Standard-quality copper traded between 51,100-51,250 yuan/tonne, while high-quality copper traded between 51,120-51,280 yuan/tonne. Spot discounts were 100-140 yuan/tonne over SHFE 1709 copper.
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