China slowdown, Fed outlook sends metals lower

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A slowdown in China’s manufacturing helped push down prices for copper and other metals Thursday.

Indications that some policymakers at the Federal Reserve may consider raising interest rates sooner than previously expected also sent metals prices lower.

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