Copper: Copper futures are bucking negative news this morning and moved higher in early trade. Workers for Southern Copper Corp. agreed to end their weeklong strike, after agreeing to let the government set wages. In addition, LME Copper stocks rose by 1,775 metric tons this morning. However, fund buyers took advantage of an earlier price dip to purchase Copper. 3-month Lead futures made a new all-time high of $3,860 per ton this morning. In early trade, December Copper is trading at 366.75, up 4.35.
Two-year Notes: Yields on Two-year Notes continue to rise, as the risk premium for buying Treasuries starts to wane. Also affecting yields was the reaction to the release of the Fed minutes from their September 18th meeting, which gave no indication the Fed is ready to cut interests rates again after the 50 basis point cut last month. In early trade, December Two-year Note futures were trading at 103-0600, down 0-0100.
Japanese Yen: December Yen futures continue to hover near 8-week lows, as traders re-establish so called Yen “carry trades.” Risk appetites appear to have increased, as traders look for higher yielding assets in which to invest their borrowed funds. However, Yen futures continue to hover just above the 100-day moving average at 0.8556, which should act as support. In early trade, December Japanese Yen futures were trading at 0.8584, down 0.0020.
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