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The fact that signs of rising demand are intermittent is giving copper's rally its staggered feel, analysts say.

Copper Nears Two-Year High Tatyana Shumsky 2010

Because of copper's extensive industrial uses, copper prices often react to macroeconomic indicators.

Copper Nears Two-Year High Tatyana Shumsky 2010

Traders who held short positions, or bets on lower copper prices, added to copper's gains by entering the market as buyers in order to close out their losing bets, said George Gero , vice president at RBC Capital Markets Global Futures.

Copper Surges 3.2% Tatyana Shumsky 2012

Mr. Schmidt said copper's superior ability to conduct electricity is what helps the metal prevent the spread of germs.

Copper's Newest Job: Germ Fighter Tatyana Shumsky 2011

Like gold, copper's price has benefited from loose monetary policy globally.

Barrick Gold Digs for Copper Rolfe Winkler 2011

Developed economies also contributed strongly to the increase as the majority of copper's end-user markets, including North America, the euro zone and Japan, recovered from 2009 lows, GFMS said.

GFMS Expects Copper Near $11,000/Ton Rhiannon Hoyle 2011

Much of copper's surge since the middle of last year has been driven by the widely held belief that demand will exceed mining output this year, and that China will be forced to bid up prices to feed its growing economy.

Warning Signs for Copper Market Carolyn Cui 2011

Since reaching an all-time high of $4.6230 a pound on Feb. 14, copper's rally has stalled.

Warning Signs for Copper Market Carolyn Cui 2011

Despite copper's current pricing volatility, China is eager to ensure that it will have a predictable supply of the metal for its own construction needs and for export.

Minmetals Plans $6.5 Billion Offer for Copper Miner David Fickling 2011

Now, that copper's records are behind it, those investors are selling aggressively, traders and analysts say.

Exchange Gives Peek Into China's Secret Copper Stocks Tatyana Shumsky 2011