London copper slipped on Tuesday and was on track for a more than 7 percent monthly loss in May, as a resurgent dollar pressured the metal it to its weakest showing in half a year.
Copper output in world No. 1 producer Chile fell in April as some mines in the central part of the country were hit by heavy rains and ore grades continued to decline, the government said on Monday. Japan’s factory output unexpectedly rose in April despite soft exports and earthquakes that hit southern areas of the country during the month, offering some signs of hope for a fragile economic recovery. — Neal Bhai Reports