US–China trade tensions to shackle copper prices

Copper prices have recovered from a recent rout, but the possibility of the trade dispute between the Washington and Beijing escalating and its potential to crimp demand in China, the world's top consumer, is expected to cap gains.

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange at $6 100 has climbed nearly 6% since crashing to a 14-month low of $5 773/t on August 15.