Investors turn positive on metals

The prices of industrial metals have risen strongly in the last month on optimism about demand and a surge in investor buying. In contrast, sentiment has turned negative in the oil market as investors became increasingly sceptical about OPEC’s ability to agree a deal to curb output.

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