Aluminium concluded the trading session with a 0.3% increase, reaching Rs 347.15. This uptick was bolstered by constrained physical supply conditions and interruptions in regional production, influenced by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. In July, aluminium production in the GCC experienced a significant decline of 44% compared to the same month last year. Concurrently, LME inventories Read More
Zinc prices settled down 0.39% at Rs 434.1, influenced by elevated prices that weakened demand and discouraged buying in China. Additionally, expectations of increased Chinese export deliveries to the LME contributed to the downward pressure. The decline was also influenced by a sharp pullback in copper amid changing tariff expectations, which weighed on the broader Read More
Aluminium prices concluded at Rs 353.15, reflecting a 0.28% increase, bolstered by constrained physical availability and diminishing inventories on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. However, the supply outlook may enhance as numerous smelters recommence curtailed capacity and embark on expansion initiatives. The US-Iran conflict has significantly impacted aluminium supplies originating from the Gulf region, evidenced by Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with a 0.24% increase, reaching Rs 348.9, bolstered by constrained physical availability. This situation is underscored by LME inventories hovering close to a 36-year low, while SHFE stockpiles persist in their downward trend. However, the upside remained constrained as several smelters resumed curtailed capacity and pursued expansion projects, while increased Read More
Zinc settled 1.04% higher at Rs 429.05, while LME zinc prices surpassed $4,000 per tonne for the first time since 2022, reflecting considerable supply pressures in the market. Production disruptions at several mines, including those in China, coupled with restricted Iranian ore shipments due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, have raised concerns regarding Read More
Zinc settled 0.27% higher at Rs 414.85, supported by growing concerns over supply constraints. However, the extent of the gains was curtailed as renewed hostilities in the Middle East led to a rise in oil prices, thereby reigniting inflationary pressures. LME zinc cancelled warrants reached 30,875 tonnes, marking the highest level in over a year, Read More
Copper settled marginally lower by 0.22% at Rs 1,391.35 as profit booking emerged following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s more hawkish tone, which bolstered expectations of a potential rate hike next month and exerted pressure on risk-sensitive industrial metals. However, the downside remained constrained as the tightening of exchange inventories heightened concerns regarding the near-term Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with minimal movement, rising by 0.01% to Rs 344.4. This stability was influenced by China’s commitment to implement fiscal policy measures aimed at bolstering economic growth, which counterbalanced the anticipation of enhanced production in the Middle East and ongoing supply availability. China’s Q2 GDP growth decelerated to 4.3%, heightening anticipations Read More
Zinc settled sharply higher by 3.05% at Rs 424.7, bolstered by tightening supplies outside China, a decrease in LME inventories, and apprehensions regarding possible production disruptions in China. LME zinc stocks have decreased by 25% since mid-June, now totalling 93,250 tonnes. Concurrently, the premium of LME cash zinc over three-month zinc has risen to $132 Read More
Copper settled marginally lower by 0.03% at Rs 1,371.7, as increasing LME inventories alleviated supply concerns, counterbalancing the support derived from a significant decline in the dollar. LME copper stocks rose by an additional 12,425 tonnes, reaching a total of 235,975 tonnes. This marks an 11% increase from the previous week; however, it remains 40% Read More
Amidst tightened supplies and mounting fears about production interruptions in China, where heavy rainfall and flooding are endangering mining and smelting operations, zinc finished 0.42% higher at Rs 399.20. Production adjustments at a mine in Southwest China are anticipated to decrease concentrate output in August by approximately 1,000 tonnes. Concurrently, maintenance activities at a smelter Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with a decline of 1.11%, settling at Rs 347.05. This downturn was primarily driven by robust production figures from China and diminishing worries regarding supply from the Gulf, which overshadowed the support provided by critically low LME inventories and persistent supply disruptions. China’s aluminium production experienced a year-on-year increase of Read More
Zinc settled 0.31% higher at Rs 400.85, bolstered by tightening supply, production disruptions, and declining LME inventories. However, elevated prices continued to restrain demand in the leading consumer, China. Heavy rainfall and flooding in various regions of China pose a risk to mining and smelting activities. Production modifications at a mine in Southwest China are Read More
Copper settled 0.18% higher at Rs 1,378.3, buoyed by diminishing inventories and a constricting supply landscape beyond the borders of the United States. LME copper inventories decreased to 204,975 tonnes, reflecting a 48% decline since late May. Concurrently, the cash premium over three-month futures increased to $256.50 per tonne, marking the highest level since June Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the trading session down by 1.73% at Rs 346.80, influenced by enhanced supply expectations from the Middle East and the anticipated restoration of smelting capacity affected by conflict, which alleviated fears of regional shortages. This occurred in the context of stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, alongside ongoing threats to Read More
Zinc settled 0.56% higher at Rs 395.55, bolstered by constrained mine supply, diminishing overseas inventories, and robust LME calendar spreads, which persistently indicate short-term market tightness. LME zinc inventories decreased to 95,000 tonnes, with cancelled warrants holding steady at a quarterly high, while on-warrant stocks dipped below critical thresholds, heightening the risk of a possible Read More
Copper settled lower by 0.76% at Rs 1,365.5, influenced by a 1.1% increase in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse inventories and a decline in Chinese manufacturing activity. China’s July manufacturing activity has decelerated to a four-month low, as the Politburo indicated a preference for existing policy measures over broad-based stimulus. This development has heightened concerns regarding Read More
Aluminium prices increased by 0.41% to close at Rs 346.2, buoyed by constricting global supply dynamics and apprehensions regarding possible production interruptions. The market gained momentum from a 6.7% year-on-year decrease in aluminium production outside China in July, primarily attributed to reduced operating rates at various smelters in the Middle East. Additional support emerged as Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a 1.32% increase, reaching Rs 1,365. This rise was underpinned by a reduction in global inventories and a favourable outlook for near-term supply fundamentals, even as global demand indicators presented a mixed picture. Market sentiment remained positive as declining stocks in warehouses highlighted tightening availability outside the United Read More
Zinc futures concluded the trading session with a 0.57% increase, reaching Rs 386. This uptick was bolstered by diminishing worries regarding global economic growth, as a decline in crude oil prices alleviated inflationary pressures. Furthermore, supply-side uncertainties in China contributed additional support to the market. Significant rainfall and flooding in various regions of China have Read More
