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LME copper market is now in a bullish track, having climbed above the resistance level of USD 7,500/mt, and the next target will be the USD 7,800/mt mark. No significant improvements have been seen in domestic demand, giving no support for this round of copper price gains, and will also pose a threat to further gains. SMM takes a cautiously optimistic view towards the outlook.
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