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Copper Gains with Other Metals as China Returns in Positive Mood

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 08 October 2026, 02:23 UTC By Eddie Spence 1 min read
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Copper Gains with Other Metals as China Returns in Positive Mood Copper rose alongside other metals as Chinese traders returned in a buying mood from a week-long holiday that had temporarily muted activity in Asian markets. Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 1.2% on Thursday, climbing immediately after the opening of China’s main bourse. Other major contracts on the LME also rallied, as did iron ore futures in Singapore.

Copper Gains with Other Metals as China Returns in Positive Mood Copper rose alongside other metals as Chinese traders returned in a buying mood from a week-long holiday that had temporarily muted activity in Asian markets. Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 1.2% on Thursday, climbing immediately after the opening of China’s main bourse. Other major contracts on the LME also rallied, as did iron ore futures in Singapore.
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