Copper

Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (Latin: cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is rather soft and malleable, and a freshly-exposed surface has a pinkish or peachy color. It is used as a thermal conductor, an electrical conductor, a building material, and a constituent of various metal alloys.

 

Articles About Copper

Crude Oil, Gold May Rise as Risk-Linked Assets Correct Higher

By DailyFX

European shares are on the upswing and S&P 500 stock index futures are pointing higher, hinting risky assets are likely to remain supported as Wall Street comes online. This makes for a supportive environment for growth-geared crude oil and copper pr... (12:53 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, CRUDE OIL, TWITTER, MICHIGAN, SILVER

FTSE on track for best week in a month

By Reuters UK

The equities edged up on Friday, with bottom-fishing buyers putting the market on track for its best week in a month, but traders said ongoing concerns about Greece and the euro zone left the door open for a retest of 2012 lows. (9:21 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, BARCLAYS, FTSE, RETAIL, ELECTIONS

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Global Markets Overview - 05/25/2012

By IBTimes AU

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher after late afternoon comments from the Italian premier boosted confidence that Greece would stay in the euro zone. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 34 points, or 0.3%, at 12530, after bouncing back from a 0.6% slide. (12:24 am)

MORE TOPICS: GOLDMAN SACHS, FTSE, HANG SENG INDEX, JAPAN, GOLD, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, BARCLAYS, BNP PARIBAS, DEUTSCHE BANK

Daily Summary on USD, Euro, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD and NZD

By Union Bank of California

The greenback consolidated within its recent ranges overnight with the dollar index reaching its strongest levels in two years. Stocks and commodities are marginally higher, extending yesterday's late-day gains on increased hopes that European l... (6:25 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, STORM, NEW YORK

Morning Copper Market Report

By CME Group

Copper prices are posting gains this morning in spite of a 7th straight month of contraction in a private survey of Chinese manufacturing. Some traders feel that a portion of the negative Chinese demand fears may have been offset by favorable private... (3:11 pm)

MORE TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, SILVER

Morning Silver Market Report

By CMC Markets

Like gold, silver seems to have latched onto a fresh bullish theme as prices this morning are rising in the face of soft global economic data and adverse currency market action. Therefore, it is possible that silver is embracing fresh easing hopes, e... (3:08 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, MANUFACTURING, SILVER, LONDON

Morning Gold Market Report

By CME Group

Surprisingly gold clawed out some modest gains overnight and it managed that action in the face of weak data from several different regions. In fact, the UK data confirmed a return to recession, Chinese manufacturing data posted a 7 straight month of... (3:05 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, MANUFACTURING, GOLD PRICES, SETTLEMENT, LONDON

Commodities Rise Despite Dismal Chinese, Eurozone PMIs - Why?

By DailyFX

Risk appetite trends appear to be shrugging off softer Chinese and Eurozone PMI figures, with European shares on the upswing and growth-geared crude oil and copper prices following suit. Meanwhile, waning haven demand is pressuring the US Dollar, all... (2:58 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, CRUDE OIL, MANUFACTURING, TWITTER, SILVER

Copper up from 4-1/2 month low, EU data weighs
Copper up from 4-1/2 Month Low, EU Data Weighs

By Reuters

Copper firmed a little on Thursday after sinking to a 4-1/2 month low in the previous session but remained under pressure as downbeat data from the European Union raised worries that global economic weakness will hit demand for industrial metals. (1:31 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, COMMERZBANK, MANUFACTURING, EUROPEAN UNION, AUSTRALIA, CREDIT SUISSE

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, May 1, 2012.
Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/24/2012

By Comsec

Yesterday the Australian share market lost ground for the first time this week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) down 54.7 points to 4,118 point. Last night Key European index's lost 2-3% after discussions at the European Leaders summit in Br... (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AUSTRALIA, MANAGEMENT, WESFARMERS

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