MARKET TALK: LME Trade Thin, Copper Weighs On Complex

LME trading volumes thin in Asia after U.S. market closure but rising copper stocks drag market down, says trader in Singapore; "copper is dragging the whole market down with also aluminum following." LME copper stocks +2,600 tons Monday at 199,450 tons. 3-month copper at $5,607/ton, down $8, aluminum at $2,690, +$5 on PM kerb.