Market muted on stimulus and data

摘要

Base metal prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) were mostly muted with limited upward movement in the official morning session on Friday amid continued focus on a US stimulus package and mixed economic indicators from Europe. The three-month LME copper contract on edged down by 0.1pc to $6,897.50/t. Comex’s next most active month copper contract fell by 0.8pc to $3.13/lb. The December contract has gained 2pc since 16 October.