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Copper Holds Above $14,000 as Traders Assess US Treasury Action

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 20 August 2026, 04:28 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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Copper held above $14,000 a ton in the aftermath of the US Treasury’s surprise intervention to rein in borrowing costs.

Copper held above $14,000 a ton in the aftermath of the US Treasury’s surprise intervention to rein in borrowing costs.
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