Exchange stocks of base metals have risen this year, which usually suggests that markets are well supplied. But much of the recent build in stocks has been opportunistic and driven by financial considerations rather than a surplus in the market. Regardless, we think that supply of most metals will pick up in the coming months, which should boost stocks further and weigh on prices.
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