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Copper prices have been taking a hit, falling to a two-month low after China announced that it would sell its strategic reserves of the base metal to cool down what has been a hot market.
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Copper prices have dropped from a record high last month following efforts by China to stem the rally in commodities.
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Copper prices rose on Wednesday, recovering from a seven-week low struck Tuesday, despite China’s campaign to reduce speculation and cool rampant metals markets. 
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Gold futures rose modestly on Wednesday, aiming to snap a three-session slump, ahead of a policy update from the Federal Reserve due later in the session, which could set the tone for financial markets over the next few months.
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Gold and silver prices are modestly up in early morning U.S. trading Wednesday.
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The gold market is off its lows but still struggling in negative territory, finding little traction as data from the Federal Reserve of New York further highlighted the growing inflation threat.
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As inflation continues to heat up, gold and silver markets are once again on the verge of breaking out.
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Inflation is back, and that’s usually depicted as good for gold.
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While the trend is clearly downward since hitting record highs a month ago, copper is still trading within earshot of five digits per tonne.
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All week we have been writing about the pain of congestion; Thursday was the tip that, although consolidating, the trend is bullish.
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Copper is often overlooked when looking for gold price movement…
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Gold prices are trying to bounce off their session lows, following a stronger than expected price in U.S. consumer prices.
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Gold and silver prices are holding mild gains in early morning U.S. trading Wednesday.
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Central banks aren't "accepting" higher levels of price inflation. They are being run over by it.
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As Indonesia prepares to ramp up domestic copper smelting, processors elsewhere must look for alternative sources of concentrate, which might cost more, consultancy firm CRU group said on Tuesday.
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