Copper and zinc lead base metals lower as Middle East tensions escalate
Copper and zinc led base metals lower as conflict in the Middle East escalated, with U.S. forces striking Iran and Iran firing at American bases, raising concerns higher oil prices could fuel inflation.
By Polina DevittCopper and zinc led base metals lower on Wednesday as conflict in the Middle East escalated, with U.S. forces striking Iran and Iran firing at American bases across the region, stoking concerns that higher oil prices could fuel inflation.Benchmark three-month copper LME:CA1! on the…