Base metals prices edge down further in lme official trading
Base metals prices edged down further during official trading on the London Metal Exchange on Monday February 6, as January's rise tails off.
``Base metals are expected to trade on choppy tracking mixed fundamentals. Copper prices slumped to their lowest levels in two weeks on Monday, weighed down by a combination of US dollar strength and growing concerns that China will take further steps to tighten monetary policy,`` said SMC in a report.