The prices of most metals rose in October, despite some appreciation of the US dollar and somewhat softer economic data out of China. Optimism about future demand, notably associated with the electric vehicle sector, and the prospect of capacity cuts in China continue to buoy investor sentiment towards industrial metals. Gold has been treading water, with a keen eye on the Fed.
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