MARKET TALK: Copper Mkt Eyes Downside After Further Dip

Copper market participants are waiting to see how much lower prices fall in London Metal Exchange trade with Shanghai limit down in overnight trade, says a broker. A 5% decline on the day Wednesday is being extended Thursday, with prices down 3% in early trade. LME copper trades last at $5,700 a metric ton, down from $5,870/ton overnight.