18th July 2014
Copper could be set for a fall from grace in commodities trading with concerns growing about the health of the Chinese property sector
Alarm bells rang out yesterday on the London Metal Exchange when the Huatong Road and Bridge Group indicated it may not be able to pay back a $65 million debt that's due next week, suggesting that the construction sector might not be as robust as it once was.
This isn't the first copper-related issue to scare the horses in commodities trading, but it could be the straw that ends up breaking the camel's back and giving the market’s bears all the more reason to sell their red metal futures.
A fall in demand isn't the only thing that could take copper back down below $7,000 a ton in London, with Anglo American reporting higher ore output for the first half of the year. By the close on the LME, three-month copper was priced at $7,067.50 a ton.
Begin trading today! Create an account by completing our form
At One Financial Markets we are committed to safeguarding your privacy.
Please see our Privacy Policy for details about what information is collected from you and why it is collected. We do not sell your information or use it other than as described in the Policy.
Please note that it is in our legitimate business interest to send you certain marketing emails from time to time. However, if you would prefer not to receive these you can opt-out by ticking the box below.
Alternatively, you can use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the Demo account confirmation email or any subsequent emails we send.
By completing the form and downloading the platform you agree with the use of your personal information as detailed in the Policy.