Copper futures ended lower on Monday on easing concerns over supplies after mining companies in the world's leading copper producer Chile have resolved a series of labour conflicts. Meanwhile, global investors awaited US inflation readings later this week.
Copper futures for December delivery fell $0.0850 to settle at $4.3670 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 1.36 percent at $9,562.50 a ton.