China’s Commodities Imports Rise as Seasonal Demand Revives

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China’s commodities imports broadly rose in August as buyers geared up for the increase in industrial activity that usually accompanies the end of summer.

Crude oilBloomberg Terminal, iron oreBloomberg Terminal, copper and soybeansBloomberg Terminal all posted year-on-year gains, while fuels for power generation showed signs of recovery, according to customs data on Monday.