EconomyChina imports hit nine-month high, buoying copper prices
Copper prices climbed on Monday as inventories continued to dwindle. Signs of strong demand in China, the world’s top consumer, prompted a burst of buying. China’s imports reached their highest level in nine months, adding support to the copper market. The combination of tighter available supplies and firm demand helped lift prices.
China imports hit nine-month high, buoying copper prices