Copper prices are trade under sideways in early Asian trade, with the tone of the session likely to be set by newly released China CPI and PPI figures, which should provide cues on the country’s economic growth. While the price of base metal is likely to remain under pressure if macroeconomic headwinds persist, any shift in sentiment could lead to gains for industrial commodities, say GSR (GoldSilverReports) analysts in a note. The three-month forward LME copper contract is flat at $8,347 a ton. (GoldSilverReports.com)