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Copper Prices Reverse as Speculative Rally Unravels
Overall, the Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose 3.48% from May to June. A short squeeze helped the price of copper peak at a new all-time high in late May, followed by a sharp downside correction. This resulted in an overall 3.7% rise from the close of April. CME copper prices then continued to retrace during the first half of June, wiping out all of May’s gains as they continued searching for a new bottom. Copper markets are constantly shifting. Last month, MetalMiner warned that the copper price uptrend appeared unsustainable and doomed for a correction. While the speculative frenzy offered enough momentum ... (full story)