Copper May 24 (HG=F)
| Pre. Settlement | N/A |
| Settlement date | 2024-05-29 |
| Open | 4.3785 |
| Bid | 4.3050 |
| Last price | 4.3790 |
| Day's range | 4.2925 - 4.3790 |
| Volume | |
| Ask | 4.3070 |
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