COMEX copper steady on dovish Fed, weaker dollar, trade hopes and strike

摘要

COMEX copper futures closed with minor losses Friday, although prices were mostly supported this week by a more dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, rein- vigorated trade optimism and a strike at a major copper mine in Chile. Copper for September delivery, the active month, slid 0.80 cent to close at 270.40 cents/lb, while the June spot month dipped 0.95 cent to 270.60 cents.