The lives of infected children are completely dependent on social welfare and support.

Processors need to buy copper and have it delivered now to avoid additional transport charges during the holiday.

The strikes and good economic indicators from China are supporting this round of the rally. The positive aspects of fundamentals are attracting more hedge funds, pension funds into metals and other commodities.

Copper rose because traders are expecting consumption to increase after the week-long holiday.

There is speculation that as much as 15,000 tons of copper from Chile and Japan arrived on Monday in Shanghai. Increased supply hasn't been able to cool cash prices, which indicates strong buying on the spot market.

Global funds are increasing holdings of a basket of metals. Copper supply and demand fundamentals haven't changed.

China's copper consumption could be healthier than expected.