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Home / Metal News / As of 15:00 CST December 8, the SMM copper cathode spot trading intensity index was decrease 40.52, a decrease of 18.1 from the day before

As of 15:00 CST December 8, the SMM copper cathode spot trading intensity index was decrease 40.52, a decrease of 18.1 from the day before

Dec 8, 2023 15:55

Source:SMM

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As of 15:00 CST December 8, the SMM copper cathode spot trading intensity index was decrease 40.52, a decrease of 18.1 from the day before

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