LIVE FUTURES 02/07: LME base metals prices up on improved US employment data

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly up at the close of trading on Friday July 2 following better-than-expected data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly up at the close of trading on Friday July 2 following better-than-expected data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States rose by 850,000 in June, exceeding estimates of 720,000, with US employment data rising for the sixth consecutive month in line with the reopening economy.

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