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Aluminum shed 0.66% as support from increased demand from China appeared to be short-lived. Moreover, aluminum surplus nears 400,000 tonnes thus weighting on the light metal's price.
Copper dropped as China has not yet provided a clear indications of a restart of metals' stockpiling.
Nickel was the only gainer amid better spot market activity. However, solid US Dollar limited the upswing.
Zinc was the top-loser on weak signals from the eurozone and US. However, the metal may seek support on a potential rebound in China's demand as the country's state has recently approved more than 60 infrastructural projects.