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Copper prices are anticipated to open Monday's trading session 2 cents lower, following a weak overnight performance on the London Metal Exchange. The December copper futures contract settled at $2.7850, down 3.8% from the previous close, as concerns about Chinese demand and a stronger U.S.
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Gold futures rose from a low near $1,000 on Monday, with the most-active contract settling at $1,004.90 an ounce as the US dollar eased from intraday highs. However, the metal remained lower on the day as participants took profits in the yellow metal, said Michael Gross, broker
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Russian aluminum output declined by 8.6% in the first eight months of the year, according to the Federal Statistics service. However, global aluminum output saw a slight increase in August, with total production rising by 0.3% to 1.954 million tons. Meanwhile, major mining companies such as Rio
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London's oil markets remained subdued on Thursday, September 17, 2009, as the price of crude oil held above $72 a barrel. Concerns over mounting US product inventories and weak demand continued to weigh on prices, despite stronger equity markets and a weaker dollar against the euro. Market analysts
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The oil market recovered slightly on Tuesday as a stronger US economy helped prices climb back from recent lows. Crude futures for October delivery rose 84 cents, or 1.2%, to trade at $69.70 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. However, analysts warn that gains may be
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Uncertainty about demand, broken chart support levels, and a spreading U.S. trade rift with China contributed to the sharp decline in Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog and pork belly futures on Monday. The uncertainty sparked concerns about a possible further slowing of pork export sales and seasonally larger hog
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The price of gold futures fell by $5.30 on Monday, settling at $1,001.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Despite the slight decline, gold managed to remain above the $1,000 an ounce mark. Analysts attribute this stability to ongoing momentum
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September 1, 2009 marked a crucial day in the commodities market as gold futures experienced a significant rebound in response to stronger economic data and investor concerns about rising prices. The December gold contract rose $3 to settle at $956.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New
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Global copper production has been facing significant disruptions, driven by a combination of economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, and fluctuating demand. According to the Chilean government's statistics agency, INE, copper production in Chile, one of the world's largest copper-producing countries, fell 1.3% in July to
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Gold futures tumbled Monday as investor sentiment shifted due to weaker equities and a decline in crude oil prices, but recovered some losses as the US dollar weakened. The metal's price settled at $953.50 an ounce, down $5.30 from the previous day's close. Market
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The price of copper futures is expected to open 5 cents a pound lower on Monday due to electronic activity ahead of the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. This decline comes after a weak performance in Shanghai overnight, where base metals fell due to negative spillover from
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Copper futures declined on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange as the dollar strengthened, oil, gold, and equities slipped, and consumer confidence numbers came in weaker than expected. The September copper futures contract settled at $2.2115 a pound, down 2.6 cents from the previous day.
