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Aluminum and Copper jumped on brighter demand prospects from China. The data showed that profits of Chinese industrial companies surged 22.8% in November on an annual basis, compared to October's increase of 20.5%. However, elevated inventories at LME-monitored warehouses coupled with strong US Dollar created notable pressure on the metals.
Nickel was the only loser on rising supplies from Indonesia and escalating LME inventories. Mixed US figures as well as solid greenback also pushed the metal lower.
Zinc was the top-performer as encouraging profits of Chinese industrial companies boosted industrial demand prospects for the metal.