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Flash: LME copper inventory highest since May 2017

Feb 9, 2018 18:06

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LME copper inventory added over 40,000 mt over the past two days to 336,225 mt as of Friday February 9.

SHANGHAI, Feb 9 (SMM) – LME copper inventory added over 40,000 mt over the past two days to 336,225 mt as of Friday February 9, highest level seen since May 2017. The ratio of cancelled warrants also dropped to 12.9% amid weak demand.

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