| The copper price's February comeback accelerated on Tuesday, bringing gains so far this month to more than 4%. In New York trade spot copper jumped 2c to $3.34 a pound, up from $3.20 hit at the end of January over fears of a marked slowdown in the economy of number one consumer China.
For 2014 economists are predicting 7.4% which would make it the slowest nominal growth since 1990. Given its widespread use in transportation, manufacturing and construction the copper price is sensitive to any economic slowdown...............................................Full Article: Source
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