Copper price rises as China’s factory activity accelerates
The Chinese manufacturing activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May.
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Iron ore price up on China stimulus hopes
Market commentators continue to speculate about China rolling out additional stimulus to support its economic recovery.
Copper price falls amid fading momentum in China
Profits at China's industrial firms slumped in the first four months of 2023.
Iron ore price drops below $100 as worries over China demand grow
A weaker yuan added to the gloomy mood.
China fears send copper price below $8,000
Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim.
Copper-gold ratio suggests recession ahead
The Gundlach ratio, which measures the relationship between copper and gold, is trading near the lowest levels since the start of 2021.
Copper price rebounds on optimism over US debt talks
Wider financial markets marched higher after Democratic negotiators told President Joe Biden on Friday that they are making "steady progress" in talks with Republicans.
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Copper price down, hit by strong dollar, rising inventories
On-warrant copper stocks in LME registered warehouses climbed to a six-month peak.
LME base metals index tumbles more than 30% since 2022 peak
The LMEX recently collapsed below its 200-day moving average.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
