Futures trading sessions copper futures on COMEX traded firmer

Copper futures on COMEX traded firmer at $4.68/lb as Chinese industrial demand outlook improved. Futures trading sessions in Shanghai and New York show synchronized speculative inflows. The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. COMEX Gold Futures ‒ A look at recent market developments Platinum futures rose 1.1% in early London trading to $1,020/oz. Spot-to-futures spread tightening hints at increased short-term industrial demand.