Copper and aluminum prices moved higher on Wednesday, extending gains driven by weakening expectations for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. According to Bloomberg Markets, copper extended its advance to a third consecutive trading session, while aluminum rebounded from a four-month low, both benefiting from softened rate-hike speculation.
The shift in monetary policy sentiment has supported demand-sensitive commodities, as market participants reassess the timing and magnitude of potential Fed action. Lower anticipated interest rates typically boost metals prices by reducing borrowing costs for industrial consumers and improving the investment appeal of non-yielding assets.
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