How long can markets shrug off low stocks?

For the most part, LME metal stocks have fallen since the start of September, in some cases to multi-year lows. However, concerns about demand continue to weigh on prices. We expect the low level of inventories to be a key factor bolstering prices as demand picks up later this year and moving into 2016.

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