Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Copper Futures Decline in New York on Concern U.S. Metal Demand May Ease

(Bloomberg) -- Copper fell for the second straight
day in New York on concern that slowing growth in the U.S., the
world's second-largest consumer of the metal, will damp demand.

Orders for U.S. durable goods fell more than forecast in
May, casting doubt on the prospects for a projected increase in
business investment. Before today, copper, which sometimes moves
in line with economic growth, had gained 16 percent this year
during a global expansion.


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