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Economic recovery worries spark US copper sell-off

U.S. copper futures sank to a one-week low below $2.80 a lb on Monday, after a sharp plunge in Chinese equity markets raised doubts about the strength of global economic recovery.

Econ worries drag US copper down from 11-mth highs

NEW YORK - U.S. copper futures extended a pull-back from last week's 11-month highs Monday morning, as a sharp plunge in Chinese and U.S. equity markets curbed economic recovery hopes, and a firmer dollar combined to drag prices down to one-week lows.

US copper ends strong in month-end book squaring

NEW YORK - U.S. copper futures surged to prices unseen in 11-months after robust U.S. consumer spending data suggested demand for the metal might increase, then closed off that peak at still-lofty levels as many players squared their books at month's end, analysts said.

US copper futures surge after U.S. spending data

U.S. copper futures advanced to levels not seen in 11-months on Friday as a robust U.S. consumer spending report suggesting demand for the metal might increase going forward, but later pulled off that peak when consumer sentiment eased slightly in August, traders said.

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Copper scrap spreads widen amid the summer doldrums

The discount for copper scrap has widened in recent weeks as the copper futures price remains at elevated levels and business in recycled metal slows to a crawl amid the seasonal summer slowdown.

US copper hits 2-week, over-looks China buying halt

U.S. copper futures climbed to a two-week high early Monday, as investors over-looked an overnight confirmation that China has halted its red metal purchases and bid the market up in line with equities.

Rio Tinto Q1 aluminum output falls but copper up

Rio Tinto Ltd/Plc's first-quarter aluminum output fell 6 percent, mostly due to curtailments in Europe, as the world's biggest producer attempted to better balance supply with sinking global demand from industrial sectors, the company said on Wednesday.

India Sterlite in new deal to buy Asarco for $1.7 billion

India's Sterlite Industries will pay $1.7 billion in cash and notes to buy bankrupt U.S. copper miner Asarco LLC, lower than the $2.6 billion it offered last year, the Indian firm said on Saturday.

Copper Recovers as Dollar Slides, Demand Outlook Weakens

Copper futures recovered earlier losses on Thursday as the dollar fell and demand for metals rose to compensate for inflation.

Copper futures decline on global demand worries, dollar rally

Copper futures ended with losses on Tuesday on fears of slowing demand from China and gains in the dollar after comments by Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke.

Copper rises nearly 5 cents as inventories fall

Copper rose nearly 5 cents on Friday as a report that stockpiles diminished raised expectations that demand is growing.

Copper Drops as Dollar rises and investors fear U.S. demand is likely to slow

Copper fell on Thursday to its lowest this week as the dollar gained and investors are concern demand from the U.S. is weakening.

Copper Slumps on Raising stockpiles, Weak demand outlook

Copper prices fell on Wednesday as an increase on inventories rose concerns demand is weakening.

Copper Falls Slightly as Less Demand Weighs

Copper futures were trading lower in after hour electronic trading after ending Tuesday with gains on a rising dollar.

Copper Ends Low on Inventories Built

Copper futures ended with losses on Monday as inventories in the London Metal Exchange rose the most in two months easing concerns that demand may outpace supplies.

Copper Futures Climb as Investors Fear new Strike at Codelco

Copper prices climbed on Friday on worries that a new strike in Chile's Codelco, the largest copper producer of copper in the world, may diminish supplies of the metal.

Copper Futures Rise as Inventories Slumped

Copper rose on Thursday as a report showed inventories of the metal declined and investors speculate supplies will be insufficient to meet global demand.

Copper Falls on Fears of Slowing Demand, Dollar Jumps

Copper prices fell on Wednesday as investors fear higher prices may weaken global demand and the dollar was gained, lowering the demand for commodities.

Copper Prices Fall as Dollar rallies on Retail Sales Data

Copper prices fell slightly on Tuesday as the dollar rallied against the euro on better U.S. retail sales data, but prices may rise on supply concerns from South America.

Copper Jumps as Dollar Falls, supply concerns on Earthquake in China

Copper futures rallied on Monday as the dollar fell rising demand of the red metal as a hedge against inflation and a strong earthquake in China made investors speculate whether production may be affected.

Copper Futures Fall as Inventories Rise the most in 2 Years

Copper fell on Friday near 2 percent as inventories in London and Shanghai showed large increases and investors speculate demand may be weakening.

PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Seals 3 Pct Weekly Gain, Other Metals Mixed

Gold futures gained on Friday to close at their highest level since late April and sealed a weekly gain after crude oil surged to a record price above $126 a barrel and weakness in the U.S. dollar.

U.S. Stocks Drop, Led by Energy; AIG Plunges

U.S. stocks fell on Friday, pushing the market to its first weekly drop in a month, as oil soared past $126 a barrel and metal producers retreated on concern the surge in commodity prices will end.

Copper Drops as Stockpiles Rise Easing Supply Concerns

Copper prices fell on Thursday as inventories of the metal rose, easing supply concerns.

Copper Falls for Second Straight Day on Weak Chinese Demand

Copper futures fell for a second straight day on Wednesday as a labor strike in Chile ended and speculation that higher prices will reduce demand from China rose.