JPMorgan: Aluminium to Hold for Long-term, Copper & Nickel Price to Drop in 2018

Published: Nov 24, 2017 10:09

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As per research report released by JPMorgan, commodity market may move more terrible in 2018.

SHANGHAI, Nov.24 (SMM)－As per research report released by JPMorgan, commodity market may move more terrible in 2018. JPMorgan recommends long-term investment to Aluminium. It estimates copper and nickel supply will increase in 2018, which leading drop in price. The bank estimates average copper price in Q4 will reach $5,400, currently $6,900.

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