Copper futures ended higher on Monday due to following reports regarding the stronger than expected economic industrial growth in world’s largest industrial metals consumer China. China's national economy maintained a recovery growth in January and February, output grew 35.1% in January-February from a year ago, faster than the 7.3% gain in December.
Copper futures for May delivery gained $0.0005 to settle at $4.1405 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.65% at $9,144.50 a ton.