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Copper Gains as US Jobs Data Offers Relief on Fed Tightening

Bloomberg Markets Monday 05 October 2026, 02:28 UTC By Eddie Spence 1 min read
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Copper rose for a second session after a US employment report eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Copper rose for a second session after a US employment report eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
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