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cmdty Scrap Metal Price Benchmarks

Price Index	Symbol	Value	Day Change	% Change	Date
Scrap #1 Copper 96-98% Idx	CUPAUSY2.CM	3.481	-0.021	-0.60%	10/21/21
Scrap #2 Copper 94-96% Idx	CUPAUSY6.CM	3.111	+0.003	+0.09%	10/21/21
Scrap #1 Insulated Copper Idx	CUPAUSY4.CM	2.189	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap Aluminum Can Idx	ALPAUSY51.CM	0.322	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap Yellow Brass Idx	BRPAUSY30.CM	2.031	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap 304 SS Solid Idx	SSPAUSY39.CM	0.462	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap #1 HMS Prepared Idx	FSPAUSY41.CM	10.467	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap Soft Lead Idx	PBPAUSY48.CM	0.404	0.000	unch	10/21/21
Scrap Brass Radiator Idx	BRPAUSY26.CM	1.720	0.000	unch	10/21/21

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