Shanghai-bonded copper stocks rose for 1st time in more than 6 months

Published: Nov 15, 2019 16:37
Stocks rose 1,000 mt from a week ago to 238,000 mt as of Nov 15

SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (SMM) – Copper stocks across Shanghai bonded areas rebounded this week, rising 1,000 mt from a week ago to 238,000 mt as of November 15, after declining for 26 consecutive weeks since May.

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