Copper Prices Rise on Weaker Dollar, China Demand Hopes

Copper prices went up because the US dollar became weaker, making copper cheaper for people using other currencies.

There's also a hope that China will want to buy more copper.

A Japanese company that makes copper said it might produce less copper.

Copper is currently at a five-month high.

Analysts think that lower interest rates will help metals.

The Comex warehouses in the U.S. have a lot of copper, and the Chinese demand is steady.