METALS-London copper edges higher on softer dollar, eyes Fed minutes
August 21, 2019 at 01:11 AM EDT
London copper prices inched up 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. Copper, considered a bellwether for economic health, is lacking clear directional guida