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Copper at a six month low after fears resurface about Chinese economy

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 08, 2012 | 4:32 pm Base Metals Energy China Europe Copper 

Copper dropped sharply on Friday, reaching a six-month low, after China's decision to cut interest rates suddenly revived fears of a slowdown in the second largest economy. At the close of the session, copper had fallen 3.06% on the London Metal Exchange (LME).  Changing hands at $3.29 per pound, the metal is down...

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