COMEX Copper Net Long Positions Hit New High since February

Published: Sep 11, 2017 19:10

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COMEX copper net long positions had been growing for eight weeks in a row as of the week ending Sept. 5, according to CFTC.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 11 (SMM) – COMEX copper net long positions had been growing for eight weeks in a row as of the week ending Sept. 5, according to CFTC.

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COMEX copper net long positions totaled 48,865 lots as of the week ending Sept. 5, the highest since early Feb.

COMEX Copper Inventories (2017-9-8)

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