Weak China's demand weighted down on the base metals

Source: Dukascopy Bank
Base metals faced mixed performance on Monday with advancing zinc and aluminium and falling copper and nickel. Traders are cautious before final resolution of the Greek bailout issue. The commodity group can find further support in the recent cut in RRR in China and fresh economic data released on Tuesday. However, the upswing may be capped on the weak demand from China. Industry metals stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses hit almost 10 year high. Nickel lost 0.73% on Tuesday and the trend for the metal remains bearish amid higher volume and open interest.


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