LME Copper Net Long Positions Rise for Seven Weeks on End

Published: Sep 6, 2017 11:59
LME copper net long positions held by fund managers had been growing for seven weeks in a row.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 6 (SMM) – LME copper net long positions held by fund managers had been growing for seven weeks in a row.

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As of the week ending September 1, LME copper net long positions totaled 78,054 lots, up 1,103 lots on a weekly basis and up an accumulative 38.5%.   

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