Deliverable base metal stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange-approved warehouses all rose in the short trading week to Wednesday February 14, except for nickel which saw a very slight decline.
Copper stocks increased by 11,627 tonnes or 6.2% to 197,759 tonnes between Friday and Wednesday. The SHFE typically releases its weekly stock numbers on Fridays, but the exchange will close for the Chinese New Year holiday on February 15-21.
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