Copper falls on growth worries

Copper declined on signs that US growth may be slowing and on a sell off in Chinese commodities after a report that regulators may be investigating large positions in Shanghai rubber futures.

Copper declined on signs that US growth may be slowing and on a sell off in Chinese commodities after a report that regulators may be investigating large positions in Shanghai rubber futures.

Copper declined on signs that U.S. economic growth may be slowing and on a selloff in Chinese commodities after a report that regulators may be investigating large futures positions in Shanghai

Copper prices are trading near their highest level in more than four months and, while Asia’s copper shares have yet to pace that rally, some analysts are betting they will soon.

After an extended holiday weekend for the US markets, speculators would return to an active market with a very clear vote on investor confidence – uncertainty and fear. For the benchmark risk and safe haven commodities, the impact was met with nuance.

Copper declined for the first time in five days as the metal’s rally to a four-month high deterred purchases by Chinese consumers.

Copper dropped for the first time in five days as the dollar rebounded, eroding demand for commodities as alternative investments.

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Copper rose for a fourth day in London as a weaker dollar fueled demand for commodities as an alternative investment and stockpiles shrank further.

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