SHFE Copper dips on China demand concerns

Metal Recycling News  |  2012-10-29 10:49:11   |   By Paul Ploumis

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper prices dipped on Monday as investor confidence in China's economy remained weak.

SHANGHAI (Scrap Monster): Shanghai Futures Exchange copper prices dipped on Monday as investor confidence in China's economy remained weak.

The February copper contract settled at 56,790 yuan ($9,026) per tonne, down 180 yuan from its closing price last Friday and also 390 yuan lower for the day.

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