Copper prices rose on Tuesday, the first session of 2023, as the dollar rallied against a basket of major rivals.
Copper was boosted by expectations of improving demand on the industrial metal in 2023 as the Chinese economy recovers.
It comes after the Chinese government decided in December to ease shutdown and Covid 19 restrictions.
Copper prices are a sensitive market for the global economy's performance, as the metal is incorporated in many industries.
The dollar index rose 0.8% to 104.3 as of 15:16 GMT, with a session-high at 104.8, and a low at 104.3.
Copper futures due in March rose 0.1% to $3.81 a pound as of 15:13 GMT.