In copper, managed-money accounts stayed net-short for a second week in a row, but reduced the size of their position by adding gross longs and cutting shorts.
The massive Angel of the North statue was raised into position near Gateshead and there was a fun row between the UK and the US over which country should possess the original Winnie the Pooh.
This contrasts directly with the US position, opening up the possibility of trade disputes similar to the lengthy and costly row between the EU and US over genetically modified foods.