Copper futures settle higher on increased demand expectations

07 Jan 2023 Evaluate
Copper futures settled higher on Friday on expectations of increased demand against lower production in the world’s biggest copper producer Chile. Data showed that Chile's total copper production fell 6.9 percent in November to 449,000 tons. A weaker US dollar also makes copper cheaper for investors holding other currencies. Although, some gains were limited by fears over a potential global recession.

Copper futures for March delivery gained $0.09 to settle at $3.9110 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was up by 2.57 percent at $8,589.50 a ton.

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