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[Cu] SMM Morning Review - 2009/7/28 Copper Market

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SHANGHAI, July 28 (SMM) -- The US announced that the annual rate of new home sales in June was 384,000, higher than expected level of 350,000. This positive data boosted the stock markets and softened the US dollar, and base metal prices climbed again. LME copper prices soared to USD 5,625/mt but received significant pressure, and closed at USD 5,570/mt finally, up USD 40/mt. LME copper inventories increased by 3,475/mt to 277,425mt. Market players lacked enthusiasm to accept higher prices in domestic spot market. However, copper prices will remain strong boosted by rising Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets.

 

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