Further, several analysts said the long-term direction of copper and other base metals will hinge more on the economies and demand from major consuming nations.

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During May, speculators trimmed their net-long positions in both base and precious metals, eventually going net short in copper.

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Three-month copper slumped 2.3% on the London Metal Exchange, leading the decline for base metals.

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