Shanghai-bonded copper stocks extend decline by 14,000 mt on week

Published: Aug 2, 2019 16:34

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Stocks shrank 14,000 mt from a week ago and 204,500 mt from Apr 26, to stand at 383,500 mt as of Aug 2

SHANGHAI, Aug 2 (SMM) – Copper stocks across Shanghai bonded areas this week extended their slide that began since May, showed an SMM survey.

Stocks shrank 14,000 mt from a week ago and 204,500 mt from April 26, to stand at 383,500 mt as of Friday August 2.

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