Copper settled 0.85% lower at Rs. 1,407.45 as a stronger United States dollar and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment. However, renewed buying interest from China limited further losses. Expectations of restocking following China’s week-long holiday bolstered the market, as the Yangshan copper import premium increased by 5% from its prior assessment to $125 per Read More
Copper settled up 0.78% at Rs 1,410.5 as diminishing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike overshadowed the influence of a stronger dollar. Supply concerns have bolstered the bullish sentiment following a 12.8% year-on-year decline in Chilean copper production in August, which reached 369,500 tonnes-the lowest figure recorded since February 2011. Additionally, workers at Read More
While trade remained muted ahead of the week-long holiday in China, copper finished slightly down by 0.02% at Rs 1,401.65 as increased Chinese industrial activity offered support. China’s official manufacturing PMI increased to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, indicating a return to expansion territory. Meanwhile, the private RatingDog survey revealed even stronger momentum, Read More
Copper prices settled up 0.67% at Rs 1412.45, driven by expectations of a seasonal increase in Chinese demand that bolstered speculative buying. Traders are closely monitoring the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking clarity on potential refined copper tariffs. Anticipations regarding inventory replenishment in China in advance of Read More
Copper settled lower by 0.27% at Rs 1,378.55 as a stronger US dollar, bolstered by better-than-expected employment data, heightened expectations of tighter monetary policy, and concerns over demand exerted downward pressure on prices. US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, following a revised rise of 23,000 in July, markedly surpassing projections of a 56,000 Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.47%, settling at Rs 1,391. This downturn was primarily driven by a stronger dollar and a prevailing weaker macroeconomic sentiment, which overshadowed the renewed apprehensions regarding tightening availability on the LME. Uncertainty regarding potential US tariffs on refined copper imports has prompted notable stock fluctuations Read More
Copper settled 0.09% lower at Rs 1,384.15 as a significant increase in exchange inventories alleviated worries regarding immediate supply constraints, while the growing availability exerted downward pressure on prices. LME-monitored inventories were recorded at 238,575 tonnes on August 20, reflecting an increase of approximately 16% from the lows observed in February. In contrast, SHFE stocks Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.15% to close at Rs 1,272.25, bolstered by constrained global supply conditions following a 12.9% year-on-year decline in Chile’s copper production in May, which totalled 423,623 metric tonnes. Additional support stemmed from apprehensions regarding potential US tariffs, which prompted increased shipments into the United States and constrained availability in other regions. Read More
Copper prices concluded the session with a 0.40% increase, reaching Rs 1,266.65. This uptick was bolstered by a reduction in exchange inventories and a more favourable medium-term supply outlook, although the extent of the gains was limited by a reduction in geopolitical tensions. LME copper stocks declined to 339,100 metric tonnes, marking their lowest level Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.23% to close at Rs 1,337.6, as investors weighed the reduction in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against apprehensions regarding deteriorating economic indicators from China. Market sentiment showed signs of improvement following reports indicating that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement intended to resolve the conflict Read More
Copper prices closed 0.78% higher at Rs 1,335.35, buoyed by a shift in risk sentiment following growing optimism about a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Easing geopolitical tensions contributed to alleviating worries regarding global economic growth and the demand for industrial metals. Additional support emerged from persistent speculation regarding potential U.S. Read More
Copper prices decreased by 1.06% to close at Rs 1,313.55, influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing expectations of tighter monetary policy, which negatively impacted sentiment across industrial metals. The United States initiated military action against Iranian targets in response to the downing of an American helicopter. This escalation has heightened Read More
Copper prices increased by 1.26% to close at Rs 1,365.8, bolstered by apprehensions regarding constricting global supply conditions and revised price projections from leading investment banks. Market sentiment showed signs of improvement following Goldman Sachs’ upward revision of its end-2026 copper price forecast to $13,735 per metric tonne. This adjustment was attributed to a decline Read More
Copper yesterday settled down by 0.79% at Rs 1337.55 as concerns over weakening demand sentiment intensified following softer-than-expected economic data from China and elevated crude oil prices. China’s industrial production rose by 4.1% in April compared to the same month last year, a notable deceleration from the 5.7% growth recorded in March, and falling short 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 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 prices rose by 0.07% to settle at Rs 1293.35, supported by constricting near-term supply dynamics as global smelters engage in a focused maintenance period during the second quarter. The seasonal disruption, coupled with declining inventories in essential exchanges, has provided fundamental backing to prices. Moreover, the restocking initiatives in China ahead of the Labor Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.31% to close at Rs 1,273, primarily driven by apprehensions regarding potential supply disruptions. Shortages of sulphur—an essential input in metal processing—stemming from tensions in the Middle East, have contributed to the prevailing bullish sentiment. Sentiment showed an uptick amid expectations of renewed discussions between the U.S. and Iran, as Donald Read More
Copper prices increased by 1.44%, closing at Rs 1,210.15, primarily driven by a significant decline in inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which decreased by 11.5% over the past week. The downturn in equities suggests a strengthening of near-term demand, despite the prevailing caution in global markets. Market participants are meticulously observing the dynamics of Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline of 0.17%, concluding at Rs 1,159.55, reflecting a cautious market sentiment influenced by persistent geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Market participants are attentively monitoring the situation following U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum regarding Iran, as the absence of a definitive timeline for resolution has heightened apprehensions about global economic growth. Read More
