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Brisk Pre-Holiday Demand Echoes Higher Copper Premiums, SMM Says

Sep 27, 2017 17:31

Source:SMM

Copper wire & cable producers are actively building up raw material stocks recently for upcoming 2017 Chinese National Day holiday (Oct. 1-7).

SHANGHAI, Sept. 27 (SMM) – Copper wire & cable producers are actively building up raw material stocks recently for upcoming 2017 Chinese National Day holiday (Oct. 1-7).

Copper Wire & Cable Producers in Jiangsu Hit by Government Checks, SMM Reports

This echoes recent big jump of spot premiums in Shanghai copper market.

What Fuels Dramatic Increase in Shanghai Copper Premiums? SMM Reports

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