Copper and other industrial metals rose on Friday as a softer dollar and lower
market odds of Fed rate hikes pushed prices toward ending a two‑week decline.
Softer US jobs data trimmed rate‑hike bets and eased some downside pressure on
industrial demand. The dollar index fell for a second day, making metals cheaper
in other currencies. Industrial metals had been pressured in recent weeks after
US policymakers signalled greater willingness to tighten policy. Futures
analysts said: "Oil's decline and weak US employment data have weakened the
dollar, which is positive for copper, but persistent weakness in traditional
industries will cap any rally."
