Copper futures settle down on strong US dollar

11 Dec 2024 Evaluate
Copper futures settled down on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened, which makes copper less attractive for buyers holding other currencies. Meanwhile investors are awaiting US inflation data for further clues on the pace of Federal Reserve easing. Investors are also awaiting further clues on China's growth target and potential economy stimulus measures for next year from the annual Central Economic Work Conference meeting. Moreover, a slowdown in China's export growth also added pressure on copper prices.

Copper futures for March delivery lost $0.0035 to settle at $4.2720 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was down by 0.17 percent at $9,216.50 a ton.

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