Copper prices climb on global demand expectations

Forbes reports that while other metals may have dropped, copper prices rose on expectations that global demand will remain brisk and supplies will tighten.

The market news is quoted as saying,

Copper for May delivery rose 10.55 cents to settle at $4.37 a pound. July platinum added $1 to settle at $1,797.80 an ounce while June palladium fell $8.50 to settle at $784.60 an ounce.

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