Copper prices settled higher by 0.35% at Rs 1,367.45, buoyed by a resurgence in investor sentiment following indications that the United States and Iran were progressing toward a potential agreement that might facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Easing concerns over inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes have also bolstered industrial metals. However, Read More
Copper concluded the trading session down by 0.96% at Rs 1385.45, as profit-taking occurred following stronger-than-anticipated U.S. inflation figures, which in turn strengthened the dollar and diminished expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate reductions. Market participants exhibited a degree of caution in anticipation of the forthcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Read More
Copper prices experienced a notable increase yesterday, closing up by 3.33% at Rs 1369.05. This rise was bolstered by escalating supply concerns after Freeport disclosed a delay in the complete restoration of its Grasberg mine operations in Indonesia. Additional support emerged from inflation data out of China that exceeded expectations, with consumer prices increasing by Read More
Copper prices decreased by 0.43%, closing at Rs 1,276.75, as new demand worries associated with rising tensions between Iran and the US countered the support from tightening near-term supply indicators. The increase in geopolitical risks has bolstered the US dollar, while simultaneously heightening worries regarding global growth and industrial demand, thereby impacting sentiment in the Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.13% to close at Rs 1,275.3, influenced by signs of an increasing global surplus and prevailing macroeconomic challenges. The appreciation of the dollar, apprehensions regarding global economic expansion, and ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East have negatively impacted sentiment, especially in light of weaker demand indicators from China. Data from Read More
Copper increased by 1.25% to close at Rs 1,222.35, driven by a positive shift in demand sentiment that overshadowed worries regarding escalating exchange inventories. Optimism regarding future consumption contributed to an increase in prices, despite stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses rising to 391,529 tons—the highest level since March 2016—signifying the 11th consecutive weekly increase Read More
Copper experienced a rebound of 2.65%, closing at Rs 1,181.35. This movement was primarily influenced by short covering, as investors took the opportunity to purchase following recent weakness in a thin trading environment. Nonetheless, the increases were constrained by the accumulation of exchange inventories. Stocks in London Metal Exchange-approved warehouses increased for a 12th consecutive Read More
Copper experienced a decline of 1.28%, closing at Rs 1,233.65, influenced by increasing exchange inventories and lackluster trading activity in anticipation of China’s Lunar New Year holiday. LME warehouse stocks increased to 189,100 tons, marking the highest level since May, driven by new deliveries in Taiwan and the U.S. Meanwhile, Shanghai Futures Exchange inventories surged Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.88% to close at Rs 1,218.95, as initial support from robust Chinese macroeconomic data was counterbalanced by a stronger U.S. dollar. In January 2026, China’s manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, marking the most rapid expansion in three months. This growth was propelled by heightened output, an uptick in new orders, and Read More
Copper prices experienced a significant increase, closing at Rs 1,411.5, reflecting a rise of 6.79%. This movement was largely influenced by diminishing confidence in the U.S. dollar, alongside escalating geopolitical and trade uncertainties. Sentiment saw an uptick following President Trump’s renewed threats of military action against Iran. However, reassurances regarding a robust dollar policy did Read More
