Base metals prices decline further in LME officials

Apr 05, 2012 | 08:36 AM |

Base metals prices drifted lower during the official session on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday April 5, as the market prepares to close for the Easter break. Traders have been engaged in book squaring and profit taking ahead of the long weekend, leading to lower prices across the complex. Copper prices settled at $8,340.50/41 per tonne, basis three months, compared with $8,448/49 in the officials on Wednesday.....





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