METALS-London copper edges higher on softer dollar, eyes Fed minutes
August 20, 2019 at 22:06 PM EDT
London copper prices inched up in early trade on Wednesday after a more than 1% drop in the previous session, as the dollar fell from a three-week peak and investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting. A weaker greenback makes dollar-denominated metals cheaper for holders of other currencies and can support prices. FUNDAMENTALS * COPPER: Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.3% to $5,725 a tonne
