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China Copper Industry Faces Tight Suppli...
China's Agricultural and Metal Markets
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Copper prices are being affected by global economic headwinds and a weaker yuan, leading to oversupply concerns and impacting buyers in Asia. The World Bank's forecast of slower global growth in 2024, especially in China, adds to the pressure. However, buyers in Asia are benefiting from record discounts on LME cash copper prices against longer-dated contracts.
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