Articles Tagged "sentiment"

Job data keeps copper in positive territory

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Copper Investing News Copper futures rose Friday after government data showed the U.S. lost much fewer jobs last month than expected, fueling hopes for an economic recovery. Copper steadied on Thursday, gaining support from rising equities and a weaker dollar, after the metal plunged just before close on Wednesday. [...]

U.S copper futures gained due to rise in equity markets

U.S. copper futures gained ground at the open on Thursday as surging equity markets and falling inventories buoyed sentiment, but a rebound in the dollar and investor caution ahead of next week’s bank stress test results capped the advance. For full story, click here