The prices of most metals rallied in 2017, bolstered by strong Chinese economic growth, a weaker dollar and, in some cases, supply concerns. But, overall, industrial metals outperformed precious metals last year, as Fed tightening acted as a powerful headwind for the latter. This trend was evident in December, when all metals recorded gains.
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